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KL55 PMO

2005 BMW 3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,669 mi
Last recorded206,669 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 389,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 PMO
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 206,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 199,602 miles

front brake hoses badly perished

Fail 18 Nov 2015 199,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses badly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 185,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing worn

Fail 4 Oct 2014 185,645 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 168,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 155,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 144,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 135,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 135,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 128,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,876 miles

Front registration plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre completely devoid of tread on outer raised tread

Very slight play in rear suspension

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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KL55 PMO is a 2005 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL55 PMO, 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 KL55 PMO registered?

KL55 PMO is a 2005 BMW 3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is KL55 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL55 PMO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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