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AF55 LFS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LFS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,810 miles

advise windscreen is chipped in 3 places

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,431 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 106,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,679 miles

Rear tyres starting to get low on tread on edges. cracked and perished. Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,488 miles

both rear tyres vhave small deep cuts,cracked and perished

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 LFS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

AF55 LFS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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