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AK55 ZNZ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,645 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt farward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,163 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,881 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,601 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 55,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZNZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

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

Is AK55 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 ZNZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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