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AE54 XBB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,962 mi
Last recorded127,962 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 127,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trilling arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2021 127,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2020 118,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 109,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,578 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,663 miles

0/S/F & N/S/F TYRES TREAD LOW ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,849 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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AE54 XBB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 XBB, 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 AE54 XBB registered?

AE54 XBB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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The MOT history for AE54 XBB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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