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AX05 OEF

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,022 mi
Last recorded240,022 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 240,022 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 230,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake adjustment

Pass 28 Jun 2019 216,764 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & offside. ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 216,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator & rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & offside. ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 198,337 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 183,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 170,738 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 170,736 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS + OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 147,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 113,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,250 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,121 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding

signs of dampness at fuel tank

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 OEF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

AX05 OEF is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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