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AO05 CSF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

242,100 mi
Last recorded242,100 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2022 242,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear-wheel arches and underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 236,087 miles

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

Rear floor pan corroded and thin in places

Pass 5 Feb 2020 226,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight out of shape

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

Offside Front indicator lens slight condensation

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 212,180 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 208,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 200,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 185,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

heat sheild above rear exhaust box loose

Fail 19 Jan 2017 185,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion rear underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

heat sheild above rear exhaust box loose

Pass 4 Feb 2016 167,925 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 151,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 151,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,958 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 140,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 125,202 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,990 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 97,990 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,221 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,749 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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AO05 CSF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO05 CSF, 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 AO05 CSF registered?

AO05 CSF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AO05 CSF safe to buy?

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