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AT05 BAD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,103 mi
Last recorded104,103 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT05 BAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight dim

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 96,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four alloy wheels corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,620 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to the legal limit on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre close to the legal limit and has a screw in

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to the legal limit on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre close to the legal limit on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre close to the legal limit and has a screw in

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 41,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,828 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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AT05 BAD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 AT05 BAD, 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 AT05 BAD registered?

AT05 BAD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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