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AJ55 EXW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,729 mi
Last recorded155,729 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,943 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 149,941 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 142,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 137,245 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,998 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 130,997 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s rear (2.6.2)

coil spring broken n/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 119,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,703 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,549 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,490 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,587 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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AJ55 EXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ55 EXW, 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 AJ55 EXW registered?

AJ55 EXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AJ55 EXW safe to buy?

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