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AO55 HSK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,605 mi
Last recorded148,605 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HSK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 148,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,430 miles

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2016 148,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,756 miles

fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre is at 3mm and has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre is at 3mm

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,661 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,752 miles

N/s/f tyre cut

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)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2011 121,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 119,100 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,916 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 103,442 miles

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

Offside front sidelight dim.

Rear brake pads wearing.

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 HSK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

AO55 HSK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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