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AX55 AZP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,645 mi
Last recorded152,645 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AZP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 152,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2019 152,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 144,597 miles

Central Front Number plate damaged but secure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,658 miles

Front number plate damaged

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 132,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front number plate damaged

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,780 miles

Both front tyres perished

Engine cover fitted

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Mirror casing damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake discs worn/starting to lip

Under trays missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,517 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,384 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,433 miles

front brake hoses begining to perish

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,264 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,164 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s+o/s front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,113 miles

under shields fitted to most of the underside of the vehicle, front tyres worn on outer edge, rear tyres worn on inner edge. Engine oil level low.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,990 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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AX55 AZP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 AX55 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

AX55 AZP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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