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AU55 RNY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,331 mi
Last recorded127,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RNY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 121,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,625 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,748 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,748 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 67,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,801 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 RNY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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