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AO55 XEA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,259 miles

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

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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AO55 XEA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO55 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 XEA registered?

AO55 XEA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AO55 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 XEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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