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AK05 APF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 APF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 110,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,017 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 83,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,014 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Dec 2015 66,014 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,960 miles

All tyres slight cracking on inner and outer wall!!!

Center rear seat belt buckle not working

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,350 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,039 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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AK05 APF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 APF, 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 AK05 APF registered?

AK05 APF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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