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AF05 WRX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,983 mi
Last recorded178,983 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 178,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 178,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired incorrectly fitted (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sidewall - on strut (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 166,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 143,860 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,480 miles

Front and rear brake pads very low and discs worn advise replacement

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,022 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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AF05 WRX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF05 WRX, 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 AF05 WRX registered?

AF05 WRX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AF05 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WRX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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