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AK55 XBV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,696 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strongly adv ...both front tyres are of a different structure compared to that fitted to rear of vehicle.......

strongly adv brake pad warning lamp showing on dash.......

Pass 6 May 2014 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,913 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,592 miles

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

front number damaged (advise replacement)

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges in places

n/s front rubber brake hose cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number damaged (advise replacement)

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges in places

n/s front rubber brake hose cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,316 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,177 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,727 miles

n/s front tyre 2.5mm

o/s front tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,727 miles

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

n/s front tyre 2.5mm

o/s front tyre 3mm

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 XBV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

Is AK55 XBV safe to buy?

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