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AO05 HRK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,516 mi
Last recorded153,516 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 153,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive v close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 153,516 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive v close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 144,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer inlet pipe into intermediate section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear towards the rear brake hose attachment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear towards the rear brake hose attachment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 143,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue around under-side of engine no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 143,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue around under-side of engine no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 141,746 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,496 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,936 miles

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

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Jan 2021 121,539 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 93,463 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,045 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 61,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,061 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken but not resulting in movement

Fail 25 Jul 2016 56,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

middle exhaust bracket broken but not resulting in movement

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,164 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 34,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,510 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,147 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 HRK 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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

AO05 HRK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AO05 HRK safe to buy?

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