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AK55 XCE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XCE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,364 miles

Front & Rear Tyres Different Sizes

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

General Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2026 131,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery Tray Inadequately Welded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Tyres Different Sizes

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

General Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside Corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2026 131,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 119,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear battery box very corroded and weak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 115,907 miles

Central Rear axle sub frame very corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

engine cover and belly pan fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 112,811 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn, pitted,scored but not excessively weakened

Sill cover(s) fitted

Fail 10 May 2023 112,804 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn, pitted,scored but not excessively weakened

Sill cover(s) fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,723 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 95,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 91,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 71,252 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 71,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,053 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 XCE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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