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AP05 LFW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,577 mi
Last recorded163,577 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 163,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 157,576 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,820 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 144,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,640 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 138,637 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel on pistol mecanisim (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,957 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 131,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,017 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 126,994 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,314 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 119,286 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,880 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,412 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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AP05 LFW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP05 LFW, 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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AP05 LFW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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