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AX55 BHY

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,860 mi
Last recorded141,860 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,860 miles

All shock absorber protector sleeves adrift.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion started pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to nearside windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 141,787 miles

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

All shock absorber protector sleeves adrift.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion started pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS is on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to nearside windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside both badly worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear shock absorber protector sleeves adrift/bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake dust shield mount corroded away/shield starting to rattle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 138,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside both badly worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear shock absorber protector sleeves adrift/bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake dust shield mount corroded away/shield starting to rattle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,914 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops poor condition/protector sleeves adrift.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 131,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 108,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,768 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FOULING ON DROP LINK (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,056 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brakediscs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,956 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 BHY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHY, 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 BHY is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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