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CF05 APZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,126 mi
Last recorded201,126 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 APZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 201,126 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 201,126 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 196,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 190,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 180,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 174,576 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 174,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached not fully fitted into diff (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 164,634 miles

Nearside Rear Driveshaft not fully fitted into diff

Nearside Rear tyre depth on 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre depth on 3mm

Fail 7 Aug 2017 164,600 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft not fully fitted into diff

Nearside Rear tyre depth on 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre depth on 3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2016 156,464 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 152,338 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 145,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 138,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,279 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CF05 APZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF05 APZ, 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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CF05 APZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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