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MF05 AYD

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,647 mi
Last recorded136,647 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 136,647 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,998 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2013 81,422 miles

Nearside 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 3 Aug 2012 71,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,685 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2010 48,982 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,982 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from off side rear hub

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,930 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MF05 AYD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF05 AYD, 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 MF05 AYD registered?

MF05 AYD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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