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AF55 LFU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,907 mi
Last recorded159,907 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 159,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 159,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,822 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 147,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 115,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,085 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 82,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,883 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,434 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,663 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,371 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 LFU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

AF55 LFU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AF55 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 LFU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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