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AX54 NJY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,178 mi
Last recorded65,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,229 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 58,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,716 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

oil level on min

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,675 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,644 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,700 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,074 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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AX54 NJY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX54 NJY, 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

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What year was AX54 NJY registered?

AX54 NJY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is AX54 NJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 NJY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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