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AK05 PWY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,429 mi
Last recorded148,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 148,429 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 148,429 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 142,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,026 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake just meets required efficiency 16%..

Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake just meets required efficiency 16%..

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,584 miles

Slight oil leak from diff.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,562 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,627 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,181 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,975 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,975 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside 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 PWY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

AK05 PWY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AK05 PWY safe to buy?

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