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AE54 YPU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
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

RegistrationAE54 YPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,758 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,819 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,793 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YPU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE54 YPU, 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 AE54 YPU registered?

AE54 YPU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 YPU shows 4 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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