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AK55 ZNY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

250,859 mi
Last recorded250,859 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZNY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 250,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 208,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 197,713 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 177,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 162,736 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 162,468 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 136,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

puncture warning light on.

slight bind too nearside rear brake.

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,648 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 ZNY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

AK55 ZNY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is AK55 ZNY safe to buy?

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