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AX05 OTT

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic covered type slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 122,842 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing outer edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,974 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,152 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,870 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 OTT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

AX05 OTT is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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