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AK55 MOU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,516 mi
Last recorded194,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MOU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 194,516 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 183,513 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2023 174,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2023 174,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Replaced with spare (3.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 167,887 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 161,683 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front and offside rear brake pad warning wires broken/not fully secure

Pass 5 Sep 2020 157,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 156,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 153,357 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 153,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 150,590 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides showing signs of perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min.thickness,with closer inspection maybe to excess. (3.5.1g)

rear multi link suspension,both sides very slight play apparent but not to excess.

Fail 9 Sep 2017 150,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides showing signs of perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm soft on pressure. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min.thickness,with closer inspection maybe to excess. (3.5.1g)

rear multi link suspension,both sides very slight play apparent but not to excess.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,822 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 145,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Number plate damaged around character (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view Has crack (8.3.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,198 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 142,198 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 138,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 132,072 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 111,350 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor cracking found on front brake hoses

n/s head lamp damp inside

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor cracking found on front brake hoses

n/s head lamp damp inside

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,645 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r shosk absorber dust cover broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 82,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,580 miles

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

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

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 MOU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MOU, 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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AK55 MOU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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