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X3 APE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,137 mi
Last recorded145,137 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 APE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 145,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 145,058 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

tpw lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,652 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-child seats fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-n/s/r tyre worn low-rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 133,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 128,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 14 Oct 2017 123,510 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 119,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,300 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 114,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,679 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bar indicators

Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,040 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight vibration starting to front discs

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 79,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,882 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,158 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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X3 APE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X3 APE, 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 X3 APE registered?

X3 APE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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