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AX05 KKE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,426 mi
Last recorded181,426 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 181,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 177,752 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 177,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 174,350 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 174,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated WIRING BRAKE ON N/S/F SENSOR WIRING (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched CORDS EXPOSED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail CORDS EXPOSED (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 170,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 164,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 151,569 miles

Play in rear suspension.

Fail 23 May 2015 151,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in rear suspension.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 142,897 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Play in offside rear upper arm bush.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 130,016 miles

Slight damage to front screen.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 117,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads and discs badly worn

rear brake pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2012 117,483 miles

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

front brake pads and discs badly worn

rear brake pads and discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2011 102,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 102,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 93,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,084 miles

service interval displaying

Pass 28 May 2008 58,974 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing approx 3/4mm

front tyres worn un/even 2mm 205/55/16 91v michelin rft

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit

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 KKE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

AX05 KKE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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