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AK55 XCB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,205 mi
Last recorded118,205 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XCB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 118,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 113,893 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 113,870 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,877 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 107,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 104,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe x2 heavily undersealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi is greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance and slight fluctuation

Fail 12 Dec 2019 104,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe x2 heavily undersealed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi is greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance and slight fluctuation

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,835 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little reading (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre 0 mm inside edge of tread

car suspension trim height is slightly lower on offside

Fail 15 Dec 2017 94,815 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre 0 mm inside edge of tread

car suspension trim height is slightly lower on offside

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush into body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front into body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,378 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers worn ,offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,834 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre worn on inside edge of tread.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,077 miles

all discs slightly scored

traction control light flashed on and off

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,683 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,893 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,592 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 XCB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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