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AX55 BFO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,478 mi
Last recorded154,478 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BFO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 154,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 151,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 151,370 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 146,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 16 Feb 2024 146,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,343 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,081 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing very hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,757 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,746 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

coolent lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front tyre 3mm worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front tyre 3mm worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,566 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,993 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,991 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,957 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,512 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 22,512 miles

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

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 BFO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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