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AE05 ZCK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,586 mi
Last recorded156,586 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZCK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 156,586 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 156,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 156,537 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 154,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,400 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 138,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 131,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light active

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 99,217 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,467 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

number plates fitted on top of number plates

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 ZCK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZCK, 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.

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What year was AE05 ZCK registered?

AE05 ZCK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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