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AK05 APO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,602 mi
Last recorded168,602 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 APO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 168,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 151,206 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 151,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 135,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 4 Jun 2018 132,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 128,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 123,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2016 123,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

4x4 warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 116,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 90,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2009 69,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,218 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in between tread

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 APO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 APO, 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 AK05 APO registered?

AK05 APO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AK05 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 APO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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