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AF55 LXP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,542 mi
Last recorded161,542 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2018 161,542 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 148,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot clip

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,309 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,776 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and showing signs of perishing/deterioration.

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,475 miles

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

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 LXP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXP, 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 AF55 LXP registered?

AF55 LXP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 LXP safe to buy?

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