CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO05 LXP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,277 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,640 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,157 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,992 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,583 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 2,359 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO05 LXP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO05 LXP?

You can check the full history of AO05 LXP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO05 LXP registered?

AO05 LXP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AO05 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 LXP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO05 LXP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO05 LXP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.