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AU05 SKF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,357 mi
Last recorded61,357 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SKF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2018 61,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,244 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 34,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,278 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 13,093 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AU05 SKF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU05 SKF, 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 AU05 SKF registered?

AU05 SKF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AU05 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 SKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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