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TLZ 3338

2005 BMW 320

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,493 mi
Last recorded144,493 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 320106,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 3338
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 144,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

fuel tank mounts corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 144,412 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank mounts corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2025 138,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

various parts of under body and chassis corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 115,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

under and engine trays fitted

various parts of under body and chassis corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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TLZ 3338 is a 2005 BMW 320 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLZ 3338 registered?

TLZ 3338 is a 2005 BMW 320, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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