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AJ05 HDF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,587 mi
Last recorded169,587 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 169,587 miles

4X4 warning light illuminated

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 163,234 miles

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

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)

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

engine light on

front disc rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2014 155,688 miles

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

Parking brake just reached the minimum requirement

Fail 26 Aug 2014 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake just reached the minimum requirement

Pass 10 Jul 2013 139,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,196 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 124,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 105,869 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 105,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 72,254 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 54,843 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ05 HDF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ05 HDF, 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 AJ05 HDF registered?

AJ05 HDF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AJ05 HDF safe to buy?

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