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AK55 MPX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MPX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,365 miles

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2022 134,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 132,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,052 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 119,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,635 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,399 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,073 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,067 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,916 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,473 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,845 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)

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 MPX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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