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AM55 DAS

2005 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,509 mi
Last recorded156,509 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM55 DAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 156,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 156,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier floor corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 151,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 145,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 138,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 131,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 125,344 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2020 120,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arch trim loose

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,321 miles

the o/s/r tyre appears to be underinflated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

the n/s/r brake disc is pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The o/s/r hand brake effort is lower than would be expected

the n/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

the n/s/r brake disc is pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 65,316 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 65,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,968 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,968 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,888 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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AM55 DAS is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AM55 DAS, 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 AM55 DAS registered?

AM55 DAS is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AM55 DAS safe to buy?

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