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AY05 XCS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,586 mi
Last recorded147,586 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,586 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 147,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 147,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,474 miles

Tpms light on.

Pass 2 Mar 2024 138,374 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 131,458 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,594 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear brake pipe inline connector corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,188 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,395 miles

Offside Rear hand brake recording little effort.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,755 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,138 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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AY05 XCS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY05 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 XCS registered?

AY05 XCS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AY05 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 XCS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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