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AK55 UBL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,405 mi
Last recorded141,405 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UBL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 141,405 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 141,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 137,072 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 137,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2016 129,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 124,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winscreen washers only just delivering enough water and require some attention.

Pass 14 May 2014 118,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 113,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 113,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 106,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 106,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,795 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,169 miles

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

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

slight knock in steering column, nothing visible for mot

Fail 16 Mar 2010 95,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight knock in steering column, nothing visible for mot

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,065 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 UBL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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