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E13 APO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,613 mi
Last recorded136,613 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 APO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 136,613 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 124,985 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 120,291 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 120,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 104,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,118 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,434 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on edges and perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,828 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads wearing low

Front registration plate deteriorated

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs deteriorated, Pads VERY thin

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads wearing low

Front registration plate deteriorated

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Rear brake discs deteriorated, Pads VERY thin

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,243 miles

Rear brake pads thin

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres and nearside rear on legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear brake pads thin

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 7 May 2015 55,050 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber bump stop damaged.

Offside Front 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 9 May 2014 48,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,807 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,130 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 30,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,204 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 24,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 18,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,974 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,327 miles

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

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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E13 APO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E13 APO, 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 E13 APO registered?

E13 APO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is E13 APO safe to buy?

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