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LY05 NLL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 NLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,716 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,193 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,570 miles

Both front tyres worn around inner & outer edges

Both rear tyres nearly on wear bars

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,962 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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LY05 NLL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 NLL registered?

LY05 NLL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is LY05 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 NLL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY05 NLL have outstanding finance?

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