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AO05 DBV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,854 mi
Last recorded123,854 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 123,854 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 123,846 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR BRAKE HOSE FERULE TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,710 miles

BOTH WING REPEATERS FADED

Fail 3 Feb 2017 115,698 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OIS & NS (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONT TYRES ON OUTER SIDEWALLS (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH WING REPEATERS FADED

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LOWER FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,051 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS TO OUTER SIDEWALLS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTS BADLY WORN

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,051 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS TO OUTER SIDEWALLS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTS BADLY WORN

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust noisey

Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,188 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,296 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,867 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,135 miles

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

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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AO05 DBV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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