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CW05 AKG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,277 mi
Last recorded196,277 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 196,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 186,840 miles

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 9 Aug 2021 177,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 177,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 169,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 158,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid appears dirty.

o/s park brake reading low compared to n/s indicating system requires attention.

park brake efficiency only just met!.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,650 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 144,646 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,270 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 135,001 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,330 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 126,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,471 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,287 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, unable to test adult seatbelt fully

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre slightly worn on outer edge!

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge!

Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,081 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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CW05 AKG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

CW05 AKG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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