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AX05 OCZ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,798 mi
Last recorded167,798 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OCZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 167,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 154,579 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 154,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear Brake Ferrules Corroded

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light Illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 137,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,080 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak pos engine ()

Oil on minimum

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak pos engine ()

Oil on minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2015 175,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,259 miles

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

o/s/f/and n/s/f outer tyre walls slight damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,641 miles

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

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

both front tyres have sidewall repairs

cannot see master cylinder to check fluid

slight dampness around fuel tank (possible leak?)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,641 miles

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

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

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

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

cannot see master cylinder to check fluid

slight dampness around fuel tank (possible leak?)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,091 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 OCZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

AX05 OCZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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