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AU55 RLV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,056 mi
Last recorded39,056 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 39,056 miles

osf tyre perishing,

Fail 5 May 2023 39,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot open as linkage broken, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

osf tyre perishing,

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to the underneath of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,117 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Inner all 4 wheels starting to corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 37,615 miles

front wishbone rear bushes have minor play, discs corroded,

Fail 9 Nov 2018 37,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wishbone rear bushes have minor play, discs corroded,

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,477 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 37,477 miles

All brake discs corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,423 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 37,420 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,916 miles

rear pads low,rear brake pipes have minor corrosion positioned in clip holders,

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,886 miles

rear pads low

Fail 1 Nov 2013 35,884 miles

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,922 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 33,647 miles

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

osf tyre started to perish on sidewalls,

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,658 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 21,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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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AU55 RLV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU55 RLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 RLV registered?

AU55 RLV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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