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AB53 ULS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,302 mi
Last recorded156,302 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 ULS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,302 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2018 156,302 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,330 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 137,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,031 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 134,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 103,257 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,584 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,635 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,159 miles

all brake pads well worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,482 miles

all tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

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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AB53 ULS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB53 ULS, 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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AB53 ULS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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