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AV05 FVC

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,679 mi
Last recorded180,679 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FVC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 180,679 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)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 165,568 miles

Brake wear warning active

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

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

noise from rear end, loose heat shield

Fail 25 Jan 2017 165,561 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake wear warning active

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 165,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure coil over lock nut lose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure coil over locks lose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake warning light on

exhaust heat sheld lose

rear tyres balding inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 154,768 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 141,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 130,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,686 miles

***STRONG ADVISE- both front tyres bald on inner edges & close to 1.6mm limit

both rear brake discs slightly pitted/lipped

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit

small stonechips over windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 80,828 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,297 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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AV05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV05 FVC, 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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AV05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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