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AX55 AZB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,332 mi
Last recorded145,332 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AZB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 145,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,220 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 129,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,746 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge has wear

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge has wear

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge has wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge has wear

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,052 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,555 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,732 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,504 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,862 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,244 miles

front brake pads wearing low

near side rear tyre wearing low and side wall damaged

off side rear tyre wearing low

sill covers fitted

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2009 18,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

near side rear tyre wearing low and side wall damaged

off side rear tyre wearing low

sill covers fitted

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

tested when wet

under trays fitted

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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AX55 AZB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX55 AZB, 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 AX55 AZB registered?

AX55 AZB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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