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AJ05 OMS

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,748 mi
Last recorded129,748 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and close to limit

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2019 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perished and close to limit

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,355 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall cuts

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle fitted with engine covers and under trays, obscuring view of components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle fitted with engine covers and under trays, obscuring view of components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,334 miles

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

clean air on gas test

offside front tyre worn on inner & outter edges

Fail 26 May 2015 101,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clean air on gas test

offside front tyre worn on inner & outter edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

smear from front wipers

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,879 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 29,389 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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AJ05 OMS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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