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AX05 KKG

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,884 mi
Last recorded139,884 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,403 miles

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

oil leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2015 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

horn int working

washers int working

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

horn int working

washers int working

Pass 28 Jul 2014 120,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,209 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 KKG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KKG, 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 KKG registered?

AX05 KKG is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is AX05 KKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 KKG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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