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AJ05 HHU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,693 mi
Last recorded170,693 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HHU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 22 Dec 2021 164,194 miles

2x inlet manifold bolts insecure, no leaks at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

rear subframe corroded

slight boost leak

slight oil leak

slight play in rack

Fail 22 Dec 2021 164,194 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

2x inlet manifold bolts insecure, no leaks at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

rear subframe corroded

slight boost leak

slight oil leak

slight play in rack

Pass 31 Dec 2020 157,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FOUR TYRES CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 148,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,861 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 133,835 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 109,573 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,862 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 60,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2010 52,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,479 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 37,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 24,444 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)

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 HHU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ05 HHU, 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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AJ05 HHU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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