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MA05 AXO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,505 mi
Last recorded120,505 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 AXO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 120,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,460 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA OF SUCH SEVERITY THAT IT IS STARTING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH N/S/R TYRE (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA OF SUCH SEVERITY THAT IT MAY CAUSE A PROBLEM TO OTHER ROAD USERS (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure C.V JOINT IS NOT SITUATED CORRECTLY INTO GEARBOX AND OR IS SEVERELY WORN DRIVESHAFT MAY BECOME DETATCHED FROM GEARBOX CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,524 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 115,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Seatbelt return slightly sluggish.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Seatbelt return slightly sluggish.

Pass 18 May 2011 63,277 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,602 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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MA05 AXO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA05 AXO, 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 MA05 AXO registered?

MA05 AXO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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