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RYJ 91M

2005 BMW 3

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 389,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 91M
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,547 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 60,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,748 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 4 May 2016 58,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight brake bind

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 57,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,779 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering idler arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering idler arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering idler arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,890 miles

Propshaft component defective

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,890 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Propshaft component defective

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,140 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,890 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,687 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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RYJ 91M is a 2005 BMW 3 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RYJ 91M, 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.

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What year was RYJ 91M registered?

RYJ 91M is a 2005 BMW 3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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