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AF55 DPY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,974 mi
Last recorded171,974 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 171,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 156,071 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 134,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirement

Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,356 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread faces

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,314 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,204 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,563 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,563 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,096 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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AF55 DPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF55 DPY, 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 AF55 DPY registered?

AF55 DPY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is AF55 DPY safe to buy?

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