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AU54 MUP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 MUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 126,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,318 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 109,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Number plate light flickering.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 138,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock in steering

Fail 8 Nov 2016 138,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock in steering

Pass 28 Oct 2015 133,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on innner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 126,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on innner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 119,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,221 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 111,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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AU54 MUP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU54 MUP, 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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AU54 MUP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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