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RE05 AVP

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,012 mi
Last recorded134,012 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 AVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 124,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 123,059 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,438 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,438 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,853 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 104,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,664 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 99,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,474 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 17 Oct 2014 89,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,742 miles

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

rear exhaust silencer rear hanger spliting slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,711 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

rear exhaust silencer rear hanger spliting slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2012 66,732 miles

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

front propshaft rear uj worn

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre on legal limit today

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,732 miles

front propshaft rear uj worn

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre on legal limit today

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,336 miles

components under bonnet chewed/dead rat below radiator

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,845 miles

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 1 May 2008 18,542 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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RE05 AVP 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 RE05 AVP, 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 RE05 AVP registered?

RE05 AVP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RE05 AVP safe to buy?

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