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AX05 NLM

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,124 mi
Last recorded176,124 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 176,124 miles

Nearside Front Fog light insecure.

Rear Parking brake efficiency Just passed.

Vehicle fitted with covers underside & inner wheel arch liners, Unable to examine testable components.

Fail 20 Jun 2024 176,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect pattern & aim. (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet difficult to open.

Nearside Front Fog light insecure.

Rear Parking brake efficiency Just passed.

TPMS light on.

Vehicle fitted with covers underside & inner wheel arch liners, Unable to examine testable components.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 175,827 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 175,827 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 172,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 161,649 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 161,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 155,417 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 149,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear inner tyre tread wearing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 135,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolts loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

offside and nearside rear inner tyre tread wearing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,123 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,366 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,953 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,953 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,350 miles

1.Engine Oil Low !!!!!

2.Brake Warning Light On In Dash !!!!!

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,263 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,291 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 NLM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

AX05 NLM is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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