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AO55 HOJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe nuts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock cover lose

emissions just pass

oil around

Fail 12 May 2026 91,840 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe nuts corroded very weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

emission high just passed test

oil around engine

Pass 20 May 2025 88,508 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil around engine

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 47,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,623 miles

mist of oil on p.a.s pipes on steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,241 miles

mist of oil on p.a.s pipes at front of engine

o/s/r tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,779 miles

film of oil on area of rubber power steering hose

o/s/r tyre inner shoulder wear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,243 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,092 miles

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

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

front tyres worn edges

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,201 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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AO55 HOJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 AO55 HOJ, 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 AO55 HOJ registered?

AO55 HOJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AO55 HOJ safe to buy?

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