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B4 AEL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

154,959 mi
Last recorded154,959 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 154,959 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,603 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 147,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,019 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,423 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,242 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,629 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,772 miles

offside front wheel bearing slighty rough when rotated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,821 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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B4 AEL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B4 AEL, 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 B4 AEL registered?

B4 AEL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is B4 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 AEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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