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EF55 AYP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,008 mi
Last recorded179,008 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 179,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 153,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 146,203 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 5 May 2018 137,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 126,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,512 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,551 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,886 miles

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 6 Oct 2008 32,395 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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EF55 AYP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF55 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 AYP registered?

EF55 AYP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is EF55 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 AYP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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