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AV05 FVJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 160,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 152,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2023 152,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 149,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 149,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 145,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 143,762 miles

both side rear brake pipe slighty corred

Fail 13 Jun 2020 143,757 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 30kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 40kg (1.4.1 (a))

both side rear brake pipe slighty corred

Pass 8 Jun 2019 141,359 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 112,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 83,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,263 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,050 miles

Nails in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Nails in nearside front and offside rear tyres.

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

Nearside front brake caliper binding slightly.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,391 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 FVJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV05 FVJ, 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 AV05 FVJ registered?

AV05 FVJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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