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AX05 HGM

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,933 mi
Last recorded136,933 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 HGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 136,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,752 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,020 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,848 miles

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

offside front tyre going out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,904 miles

Front 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 HGM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

AX05 HGM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is AX05 HGM safe to buy?

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