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AY55 KNW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,385 mi
Last recorded124,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 124,385 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 117,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 112,701 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb backing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb backing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,098 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,301 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,759 miles

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn to min limit. front tyres over3/4 worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn to min limit. front tyres over3/4 worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,320 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AY55 KNW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY55 KNW, 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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AY55 KNW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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