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CE05 AOT

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,685 mi
Last recorded94,685 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 AOT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,685 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover slight deteriorated both front & both front headlamp has a product on the lens

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front & wipers slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover slight deteriorated both front & both front headlamp has a product on the lens

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front & wipers slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,176 miles

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

slightley leaking engine oil

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 71,239 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 65,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 60,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 55,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tpms lit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,818 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,665 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,070 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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CE05 AOT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE05 AOT, 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 CE05 AOT registered?

CE05 AOT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 AOT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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