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SO55 MZJ

2005 BMW 330

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,687 mi
Last recorded177,687 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 177,687 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc dust cover insecure

Offside Front brake disc dust cover insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2025 169,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 161,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 153,625 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 153,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 147,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 144,130 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 144,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,431 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,080 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 125,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded at mounting point for handbrake shoes, and handbrake shoe securing pin not connected

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,037 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,051 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,223 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,907 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,038 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,391 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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SO55 MZJ is a 2005 BMW 330 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 91,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO55 MZJ is a 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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