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ARM 71N

2005 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,675 mi
Last recorded155,675 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARM 71N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 155,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 149,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,572 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,449 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 121,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 106,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear hand brake low reading pass on over all require attention

Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear hand brake low reading pass on over all require attention

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,259 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,464 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,960 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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ARM 71N is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ARM 71N, 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

How do I check the history of ARM 71N?

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What year was ARM 71N registered?

ARM 71N is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is ARM 71N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARM 71N shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARM 71N have outstanding finance?

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