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AX54 NLA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,729 mi
Last recorded134,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,729 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR COONDITION

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 9 Jan 2013 134,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR COONDITION

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,340 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear shock sleaves adrift

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,169 miles

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

N/S/R wheel has repair to inside rim.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,078 miles

front brake pads may be getting low

rear brake pads may be getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 74,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,619 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 NLA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLA, 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 AX54 NLA registered?

AX54 NLA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AX54 NLA safe to buy?

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