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AX05 KJE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KJE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 77,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (bolt) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,541 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,077 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 45,659 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,283 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 34,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,956 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,774 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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AX05 KJE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

AX05 KJE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is AX05 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 KJE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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