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AX05 OEE

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 83,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front aluminium under tray damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 76,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive, advice replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front aluminium under tray damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,659 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,926 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 72,863 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 68,401 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,361 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside / nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,050 miles

Front Windscreen damage but in driver view off the road

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,959 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,603 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 OEE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

AX05 OEE is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AX05 OEE safe to buy?

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