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AU55 TTV

2005 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,379 mi
Last recorded111,379 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,379 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 111,375 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,783 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,949 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,521 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 68,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 64,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,466 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

slight corrosion on brake discs

small chips in windscreen

some movement in front wishbone rear bushes

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 TTV is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

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

Is AU55 TTV safe to buy?

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