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AX05 OUA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OUA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,655 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges deformed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken but secure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall marked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Run flat warning light on

Brake warning light on

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,699 miles

brake warning light on

offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

runflat warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,601 miles

brake warning light on

front bumper severely insecure and requires attention(only just met requirement)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel arch covers damaged

brake light on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel arch covers damaged

brake light on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,067 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,574 miles

Both Rear Wheel Rims Damaged On Inner Edges

Damp patch on fuel tank but no obvious leaks

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

Screw in Offside Front Tyre Sidewall (205/55R16 runflat)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,145 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 OUA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 OUA, 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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AX05 OUA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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