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AE05 NLG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,891 mi
Last recorded34,891 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,891 miles

Front number plate margine is border line. 5 mm minimum yours is 4-5 mm .

slight headlamp kickoff on right headlamp

Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate margine is border line. 5 mm minimum yours is 4-5 mm .

slight headlamp kickoff on right headlamp

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,962 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AE05 NLG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 NLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 NLG registered?

AE05 NLG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is AE05 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 NLG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 NLG have outstanding finance?

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