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AP55 KVL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,766 mi
Last recorded108,766 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 108,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,769 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 81,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KVL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP55 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

AP55 KVL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AP55 KVL safe to buy?

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