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AK55 ZPJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 88,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 84,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,984 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,402 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Feb 2020 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing split rim face attachment bolt snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Oct 2018 65,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 64,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,071 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 50,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,651 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r tyre wall cut

Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,408 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 ZPJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

AK55 ZPJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 ZPJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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