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AX05 FGP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 124,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 124,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,640 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,898 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,238 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 99,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,605 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,605 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 87,189 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,308 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AX05 FGP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX05 FGP, 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 AX05 FGP registered?

AX05 FGP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AX05 FGP safe to buy?

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