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AK55 ZNU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 86,613 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 85,138 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,211 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 81,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 80,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,568 miles

Coolant leak rear off engine ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,521 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 8 Jul 2014 63,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,683 miles

Nearside headlamp aim blury

Nearside rear bump stop perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,897 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 ZNU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 ZNU registered?

AK55 ZNU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is AK55 ZNU safe to buy?

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