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AP54 OGB

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,889 mi
Last recorded139,889 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OGB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 139,889 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 139,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,244 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 128,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated/perished

Oil leak heavy oil resadue on underside of vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,501 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,588 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 87,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 78,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,705 miles

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

cut to the offside front inner tyre wall, not through to the cords

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut to the offside front inner tyre wall, not through to the cords

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,269 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 OGB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OGB, 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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AP54 OGB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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