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AV05 HYZ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,435 mi
Last recorded134,435 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from under tray

Pass 17 Nov 2017 130,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,445 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 123,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,205 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

All tyres,front & rear brakes all required shortly

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,375 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage

n/s/r wheel outer rim slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,931 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HYZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

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

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