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AU55 RLX

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,086 mi
Last recorded127,086 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertray hindering full underneath inspection.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 124,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertray hindering full underneath inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 121,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 121,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,990 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 111,990 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,119 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 106,119 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,357 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,714 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,714 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Fail 20 Aug 2009 35,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,480 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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AU55 RLX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU55 RLX, 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 AU55 RLX registered?

AU55 RLX is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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