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AU55 RLY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RLY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,842 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

few chips on windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2014 90,326 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

few chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,140 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,140 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,347 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,209 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 RLY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

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

Is AU55 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 RLY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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