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AK55 XBT

2005 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XBT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,431 miles

coolant light

n/s/r tyre on limit

tpm light on

Fail 22 Feb 2019 94,430 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

coolant light

n/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak

tpm light on

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,775 miles

brake hoses poor

oil leak

rear pads on limit

Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

brake hoses poor

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

rear pads on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,042 miles

front pumper damaged n/s/f tyer outter wall cut rear pads low o/sr tyer low

Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

front pumper damaged n/s/f tyer outter wall cut rear pads low o/sr tyer low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,076 miles

front pads very low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front pads very low

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,109 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,742 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,150 miles

rear brake pads worn

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,211 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls/rim protectors

Fail 12 Sep 2009 33,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls/rim protectors

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,893 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 XBT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

AK55 XBT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AK55 XBT safe to buy?

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