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AX05 ODF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ODF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 157,112 miles

rear tyres wearing low slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 148,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,364 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,250 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 103,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust hanger replaced with zip ties

Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,983 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre sidewall split not to cords

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,712 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s front tyre sidewall split not to cords

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,558 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 ODF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ODF, 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

How do I check the history of AX05 ODF?

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What year was AX05 ODF registered?

AX05 ODF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is AX05 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 ODF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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