MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
brake servo rubber hose colapsing
rear number plate slightly damaged
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
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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