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AU55 RKK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,957 mi
Last recorded115,957 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,634 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear flexi hose pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 113,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear flexi hose pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,846 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame attachment bracket corroded offside and nearside

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres cracked and perished & bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,928 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,256 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres blocking on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,949 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2016 86,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + nearside thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,740 miles

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)

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 80,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,812 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,491 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,601 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,420 miles

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)

offside rear tyre has nail in it, dangerous to drive

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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AU55 RKK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU55 RKK, 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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AU55 RKK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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