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AP55 FWV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

175,074 mi
Last recorded175,074 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 175,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear window covered and sealed with plastic. driver still has view to rear with obligatory mirrors

reserve travel on park brake slightly high

Pass 14 Mar 2024 151,668 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 151,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 137,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 130,049 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,370 miles

Handbrake lever high

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 123,557 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,923 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,276 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Rear sidelights flicker

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,366 miles

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,290 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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AP55 FWV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AP55 FWV, 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 AP55 FWV registered?

AP55 FWV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AP55 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 FWV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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