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AK55 UAY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,105 mi
Last recorded100,105 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,367 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,804 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,161 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 43,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,449 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 19,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,192 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 11,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UAY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

AK55 UAY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 UAY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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