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AX05 NLT

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,522 mi
Last recorded85,522 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 85,522 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR PRESCRIBE AREA OUTER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 76,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,924 miles

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

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

surface corrosion n/s front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 4 Apr 2015 71,388 miles

All brake discs corroded slightly

N/s/r parking brake lazy

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,368 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,410 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 29,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,560 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,899 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 NLT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 NLT registered?

AX05 NLT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AX05 NLT safe to buy?

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