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16 MUR

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,787 mi
Last recorded71,787 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 MUR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 66,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 63,126 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 63,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,966 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting fractured Head of pinch bolt sheered off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 52,377 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake reading low. (o/s 90kg n/s 230kg)

Pass 6 May 2020 49,628 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 49,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 46,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,156 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 20 Apr 2015 38,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,046 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,956 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,940 miles

There are very small cracks in both front tyres.

There is a stone chip in zone A of the windscreen, less than 10mm in diameter.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,993 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,990 miles

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

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

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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16 MUR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 16 MUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 16 MUR registered?

16 MUR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is 16 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 MUR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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