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AU05 SRV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,170 mi
Last recorded110,170 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 110,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Handbrake Effort Low

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 110,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Handbrake Effort Low

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,106 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre chip on outer wall

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

Fail 8 May 2017 107,269 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre chip on outer wall

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

Pass 5 May 2016 101,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 94,348 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2014 86,630 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2013 76,448 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2013 76,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,172 miles

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

stone chips in window screen

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,120 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn to legal limit

stone chips in window screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,880 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,100 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,100 miles

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

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

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 SRV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

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

Is AU05 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 SRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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