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ANV 164A

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,661 mi
Last recorded101,661 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 164A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 95,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,182 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,182 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 79,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front windscreen washer jets poor

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear developing on front brake discs

wear developing on rear brake discs

Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear developing on front brake discs

wear developing on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2010 58,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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ANV 164A is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ANV 164A, 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 ANV 164A registered?

ANV 164A is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is ANV 164A safe to buy?

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