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AP54 LNE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,640 mi
Last recorded90,640 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,370 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 52,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 48,198 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,848 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 33,848 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,422 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,070 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING'

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 17,028 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING'

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 13,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 9,589 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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AP54 LNE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AP54 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

AP54 LNE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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