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AU55 TUW

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

258,047 mi
Last recorded258,047 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 258,047 miles

front number plate slightly damged

handbrake travel on limit

offside rear of vehicle damaged

offside rear shocker has light misting of oil

offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in bush

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2021 240,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 230,484 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 229,438 miles

Upper and lower covers fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 225,991 miles

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 222,359 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 222,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 218,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 216,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 214,952 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 211,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 211,740 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 207,110 miles

TPMS activated

handbrake efficiency lower than expected

Pass 23 Jul 2011 201,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 197,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 190,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 164,721 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 TUW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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