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AK55 MPE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

186,763 mi
Last recorded186,763 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 186,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 183,454 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 180,093 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 167,007 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 147,275 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,664 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed nsf osf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,178 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,323 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,840 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,090 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 tyres tred depth 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,837 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,944 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 MPE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

AK55 MPE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AK55 MPE safe to buy?

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