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AK55 ZPB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,480 mi
Last recorded152,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 152,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 148,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 143,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,762 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 131,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 123,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper flexi to main brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

outer sil covers fitted and under trays not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,120 miles

slight oil leak dripping onto exhaust ,,requires further attention

Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,739 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,168 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 ZPB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

AK55 ZPB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AK55 ZPB safe to buy?

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