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CW05 AFK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,994 mi
Last recorded182,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 182,994 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 182,992 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 170,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 156,108 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 156,108 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 from all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,520 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 148,520 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 144,367 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 144,365 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 130,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 116,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,376 miles

front wipers smearing

offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,054 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 61,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,815 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres getting low on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,463 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres getting low on edges

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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CW05 AFK 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 66.7%.

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 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 CW05 AFK, 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 CW05 AFK registered?

CW05 AFK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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