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AV55 MLY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

192,360 mi
Last recorded192,360 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 192,360 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak but not excessive

Under covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 180,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 165,228 miles

Central Rear Heat Shield Partially Loose

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

Handbrake Has Slight Free Play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 155,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,655 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,262 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,644 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on park brake

unable to test rear seat belts due to dog cage on rear seat

zero emissions readings not registering on smoke meter

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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AV55 MLY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AV55 MLY, 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 AV55 MLY registered?

AV55 MLY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AV55 MLY safe to buy?

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