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AY55 KTT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,476 miles

Offside 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))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 106,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,210 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))

rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not giving full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2022 100,257 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 100,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,164 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 10 Jan 2014 55,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,781 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,368 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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AY55 KTT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KTT, 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 AY55 KTT registered?

AY55 KTT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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