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AK55 TFJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 158,964 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 158,961 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,551 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X nails ()

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge - second layer of rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 149,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber piston rod upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber piston rod upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 X nails ()

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge - second layer of rubber exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,634 miles

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

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

O/S number plate light dull

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,953 miles

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

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

number plate bulb very dull

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,674 miles

Front and rear brake discs lightly pitted (vehicle has been standing)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 81,985 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 8 May 2013 72,778 miles

all tyres worn edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,276 miles

All brake discs corroded

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 TFJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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