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AK05 GKX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,398 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box bush perished/worn ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency level only just met - system may need adjustment or repair

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 124,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 107,866 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,295 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs lipped slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,275 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 64,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,159 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,191 miles

standing rust on brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn inside edge, suspect tracking out

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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 GKX 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 77.8%.

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 GKX, 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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AK05 GKX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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