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TB05 LAN

2005 BMW 330

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,048 mi
Last recorded114,048 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB05 LAN
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,048 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,130 miles

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 109,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,706 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to rear (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to rear (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,979 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 94,926 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion lip to front brake discs

corrosion lip to rear brake discs not affecting RBT.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,175 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 71,395 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 71,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,251 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 20 May 2008 32,680 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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TB05 LAN is a 2005 BMW 330 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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TB05 LAN is a 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is TB05 LAN safe to buy?

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