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AP54 OFX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,595 mi
Last recorded141,595 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding, pad worn out and disc considerably worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine and underside, oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,100 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 122,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 117,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,236 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,845 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,471 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

parking brake effort low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,094 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,009 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 OFX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

AP54 OFX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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