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2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CSV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,320 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 105,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,610 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 91,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,439 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack

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

Offside Front Lower bumper cracked

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to crack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower bumper cracked

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing outer edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing outer edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,603 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 78,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,793 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep splits too inner side wall but not exposing structure of the tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 69,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,869 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 64,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,080 miles

damage nearside tyres outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress offside front spot lamp.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,857 miles

corrosion and wear all brake discs.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 30,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,915 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

front number plate does not meet new mandatory specification.

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 CSV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CSV, 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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AO05 CSV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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