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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration AP55FWV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Mar 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,074 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- reserve travel on park brake slightly high
- Rear window covered and sealed with plastic. driver still has view to rear with obligatory mirrors
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,668 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 151,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,202 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,376 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,043 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022 13 Jun 202615 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,049 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021 13 Jun 20262 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,370 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Handbrake lever high
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019 13 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,923 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,276 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
- Rear sidelights flicker
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,366 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,457 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,002 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,698 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012 13 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,582 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 13 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,982 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,290 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AP55FWV was registered on 2005-12-19
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