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AV05 HZC

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,862 mi
Last recorded134,862 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,862 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 134,862 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear floorpan corroded but not holed

Offside rear shock, outer casing adrift

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 128,474 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan, slight corrosion around drain bung (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 128,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan, slight corrosion around drain bung (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 113,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 104,128 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 87,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut across the tread but not deep enough to expose cords.

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low. N/S 160 kg.,O/S 230 kg.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut across the tread but not deep enough to expose cords.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2016 87,937 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut across the tread but not deep enough to expose cords.

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low. N/S 160 kg.,O/S 230 kg.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut across the tread but not deep enough to expose cords.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 78,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox drive coupling deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,760 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,759 miles

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

rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,759 miles

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

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

front discs very worn and pitted

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,626 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HZC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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