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AK55 NYC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 142,406 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 136,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 123,762 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks appearing on outer wall and thread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 113,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,104 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord.

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,885 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 34,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,540 miles

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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AK55 NYC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK55 NYC, 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 AK55 NYC registered?

AK55 NYC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is AK55 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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