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AV05 MLK

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 109,677 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,875 miles

o/s/f tyre has previously been rubbing on a broken spring but not yet exposed any cords

Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,875 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

o/s/f tyre has previously been rubbing on a broken spring but not yet exposed any cords

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,982 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear cracking/splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front inner pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

long travel handbrake

various engine oil leaks + oil level low

various minor chips/cracks to windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil misting around gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,216 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil level low

varoius slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,172 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,592 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,429 miles

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

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

n/s o/s windscreen washers poor performance

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,791 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 33,311 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,311 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 MLK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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