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AV05 GPZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,270 mi
Last recorded165,270 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 165,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,668 miles

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

High level stop lamp masked off possibly defective.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 31 Oct 2019 149,719 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Oct 2018 139,461 miles

Nearside Front 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 235/50/r18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f windscreen wipers poor

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,549 miles

rear handbrake effort low

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2016 113,678 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover / undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover / undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,907 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 98,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 91,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 81,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,515 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chip o/side top of front screen /// innside of n/s/rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 May 2010 55,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2010 55,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 47,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,388 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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AV05 GPZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV05 GPZ, 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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AV05 GPZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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