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AR05 FWZ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,457 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm"rear bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material travelling front to rear ,some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm"rear "bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm"rear bush" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material travelling front to rear ,some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm"rear "bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2016 113,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre outside tyre wall has minor cut

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,643 miles

brake servo rubber hose colapsing

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2014 90,643 miles

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

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

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

225/40r18

brake servo rubber hose colapsing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall splitting

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,566 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,324 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,324 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,077 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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AR05 FWZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR05 FWZ, 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 AR05 FWZ registered?

AR05 FWZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is AR05 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 FWZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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