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AO05 DVL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 93,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 69,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,710 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes/parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,678 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,952 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,503 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,753 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 16,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,832 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 DVL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO05 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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