MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Upper. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall, Deep Cuts But Can Not See Cords, Strong Advisory. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded weak coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine idle pully weak/ worn/ loose
Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover has a small split but still prevents the ingress of dirt
Offside Front undertray has slight damage
Offside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front both tyres severely perished on inner sidewalls.
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front both tyres severely perished on inner sidewalls.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced wear on front and rear brake pads.
slight wear on front brake disc,s.
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
advanced wear on front and rear brake pads.
slight wear on front brake disc,s.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear park brakes squeaky on application
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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AV05 MLJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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