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AX55 AZJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,210 mi
Last recorded142,210 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 142,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 142,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,659 miles

advise tyre pressure light on

Fail 7 Jan 2019 128,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

advise tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,358 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 119,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 112,146 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,558 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,759 miles

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

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 92,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing.

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

slight play offside steering rack.

Fail 11 May 2012 92,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing.

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

slight play offside steering rack.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front side lamps incorrect colour

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 71,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,989 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 70,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

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 AZJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AZJ, 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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AX55 AZJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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