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AK05 GKF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 104,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50r18 101w on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 97,228 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,017 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,515 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,732 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,029 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (235/50 R18 97V)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,107 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,423 miles

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

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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AK05 GKF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

AK05 GKF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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