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AK55 MMV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 135,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 115,686 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 115,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,294 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check fuel cap

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 45,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,080 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AK55 MMV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 MMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK55 MMV registered?

AK55 MMV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AK55 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 MMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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