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AP54 JXM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,106 mi
Last recorded259,106 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 JXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 259,106 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 259,106 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 259,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ***ns/os***WBFM0020/21*** (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 259,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ***ns/os***WBFM0020/21*** (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 258,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 258,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 251,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 245,329 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manigment light on

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 245,329 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manigment light on

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 238,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

manigment light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 238,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

manigment light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 234,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 228,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 228,485 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2011 203,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 203,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 179,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 149,286 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 148,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 115,281 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 22 Feb 2008 115,281 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads worn

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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AP54 JXM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP54 JXM, 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 AP54 JXM registered?

AP54 JXM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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