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AK55 MRV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 113,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,893 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 106,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 104,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,672 miles

power steering operation slightly rough

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front very close 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,063 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,910 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,170 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,076 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,090 miles

front tyres wearing on in side edge

o/s front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,052 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,686 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,224 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 25,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 MRV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

AK55 MRV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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