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AO05 RUU

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,475 mi
Last recorded113,475 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,491 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 98,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper seal perished and split (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 98,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper seal perished and split (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 205/55/16

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,401 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch not working (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 205/55/16

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 88,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 82,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,155 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 75,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,315 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers bump stop broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and small cut in tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 57,687 miles

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

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

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

rear shock bump stops broken

small stone chip all over screen

Pass 5 May 2011 52,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 52,538 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,735 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RUU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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