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CA05 AMY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

153,555 mi
Last recorded153,555 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 AMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 153,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and lower on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension and subframe components are corroded

rear brake backplates are corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 145,177 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both curved arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency 16% and may need attention in the near future

slight oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

slight oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake backplates starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,108 miles

Brake fluid level half way in resevoir

Handbrake needs adjustment or repair only just met required standard

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 78,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear brake pads wearing on low side

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber top 'dust covers' slighty insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 78,317 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing on low side

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber top 'dust covers' slighty insecure

Pass 22 May 2012 68,793 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 59,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,295 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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CA05 AMY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CA05 AMY, 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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CA05 AMY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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