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AX55 CFN

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,334 mi
Last recorded170,334 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2018 170,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 153,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,831 miles

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

handbrake is high

n/s/r shockabsorber bump stop has come adrift

small chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 149,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

handbrake is high

n/s/r shockabsorber bump stop has come adrift

small chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 146,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,085 miles

front tyre sidewall damaged

handbrake high

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,958 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,963 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

traction control lamp

Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,449 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 66,449 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,081 miles

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

both front tyres feathered on outer edgesa

Fail 9 Dec 2009 59,081 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres feathered on outer edgesa

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,031 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 CFN is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

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

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