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AX05 FMF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 159,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 146,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 144,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread area

Oil leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2018 144,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread area

Oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2017 143,080 miles

Coolant warning light on

Nail in OSF tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,320 miles

Front under tray fitted/child seat

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 139,320 miles

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

Front under tray fitted/child seat

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front tyre cut on s/wall

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 17 Jun 2014 120,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,119 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,119 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 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 23 Jun 2012 97,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wash and wipe inop

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

both front antiroll bar droplink rubbers are split.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wash and wipe inop

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

both front antiroll bar droplink rubbers are split.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,103 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 FMF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX05 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

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

Is AX05 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 FMF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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