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LY05 CSZ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,154 mi
Last recorded181,154 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CSZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 181,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 173,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 162,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 152,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 141,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,687 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 131,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake. (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake wear sensor light on

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,945 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 110,941 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,590 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,588 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,666 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 44,409 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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LY05 CSZ 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 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 LY05 CSZ, 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 LY05 CSZ registered?

LY05 CSZ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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