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AX05 NWN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,433 mi
Last recorded157,433 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 157,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff bushes worn and perished and slight play.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 157,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling abs wire (abs wire stretched and routed incorrectly). (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear diff bushes worn and perished and slight play.

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,439 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged / not working

Pass 1 May 2015 124,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,671 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 36,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,821 miles

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

long travel on park brake

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 NWN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

AX05 NWN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AX05 NWN safe to buy?

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