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EO05 VBB

2005 BMW 3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 389,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 VBB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,502 miles

all tyres balding on edges, bulb warning light on screen but all lights working, slight play both front bottom ball joints.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres balding on edges, bulb warning light on screen but all lights working, slight play both front bottom ball joints.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,880 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 66,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,911 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,773 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 45,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,330 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,323 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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EO05 VBB is a 2005 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 89,650 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO05 VBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO05 VBB registered?

EO05 VBB is a 2005 BMW 3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is EO05 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 VBB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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