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ARE 5A

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,317 mi
Last recorded61,317 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 5A
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 61,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,520 miles

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 21,960 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 May 2013 21,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,278 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 16,278 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 14,394 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 14,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 11,048 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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ARE 5A is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ARE 5A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARE 5A registered?

ARE 5A is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is ARE 5A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 5A shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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