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AK05 GLZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,379 mi
Last recorded148,379 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,379 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s off\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 120,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,644 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 103,108 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,264 miles

Offside front tyre nail in tread

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre nail in tread

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,173 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,236 miles

both front tyres worn edges and near limit - suggest replace

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,178 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,177 miles

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,211 miles

brake pads appear wearing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

brake pads appear wearing

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,514 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 39,514 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,707 miles

Advise front tyres worn very low on the edges.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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 GLZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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