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AR05 DMO

2005 BMW 320

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,981 mi
Last recorded125,981 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 320106,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DMO
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 125,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer mirror glasses deteriorated

reversing lamp not working

Fail 11 Apr 2025 118,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer mirror glasses deteriorated

reversing lamp not working

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,210 miles

Nearside Bonnet catch inoperative

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 89,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bonnet catch inoperative

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator detached from pad

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,654 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,023 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 27,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,075 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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AR05 DMO is a 2005 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR05 DMO is a 2005 BMW 320, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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