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AK05 XLE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,513 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,847 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2022 88,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,578 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both side shock absorbers corroded

Rear differential corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,882 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,882 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,595 miles

Offside Front headlight level sensor worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,544 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,826 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/oil level low

Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/oil level low

Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/o/s w/speed sensor wire fouling drop link

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/o/s w/speed sensor wire fouling drop link

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,343 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,339 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,104 miles

corrosion/pitting starting to all brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,104 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion/pitting starting to all brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,733 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 20,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XLE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

AK05 XLE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AK05 XLE safe to buy?

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