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AU05 XXP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,643 mi
Last recorded216,643 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XXP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 216,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And Suspension feels soft ? Investigation required (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 216,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And Suspension feels soft ? Investigation required (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 190,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 190,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 165,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,112 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 141,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 113,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,597 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire worn through on wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,368 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,500 miles

offside/nearside front brake control arm bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside/nearside front brake control arm bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,414 miles

poor pattern from near side front dipp haedlamp

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,925 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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AU05 XXP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXP, 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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AU05 XXP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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