MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear child seat in place unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and advise on offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat in place unable to fully inspect
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside anti roll bar link arm play in ball joint
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside anti roll bar link arm play in ball joint
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3?
Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT05 XPF is a 2005 BMW 3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BT05 XPF, 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 BT05 XPF registered?
BT05 XPF is a 2005 BMW 3, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BT05 XPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT05 XPF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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