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AO05 YMC

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,563 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,997 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,005 miles

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

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 YMC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

AO05 YMC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AO05 YMC safe to buy?

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