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CK05 AHD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

173,019 mi
Last recorded173,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 AHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,019 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust shield loose

Fail 29 Jul 2024 173,017 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust shield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2022 170,584 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 170,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 164,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV joint leaking on the crimp (not the boot) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 153,491 miles

Front & rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside & offside front movement lower suspension arm front bushes

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Stone chip B area

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,491 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working & 0ffside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm & offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside & offside front movement lower suspension arm front bushes

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Stone chip B area

Pass 4 Sep 2019 140,222 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,508 miles

Both side front front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Both side front tyres slightly worn and perished on edge

Fail 28 Aug 2018 123,508 miles

Both side front front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Both side front tyres slightly worn and perished on edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,726 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 113,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,946 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,617 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 96,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 27 Aug 2013 84,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,772 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,729 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,186 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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CK05 AHD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK05 AHD, 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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CK05 AHD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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