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AD05 GJV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,867 mi
Last recorded168,867 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 168,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing liner damaged and insecure,

Offside Front fog lamp is insecure,

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 168,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing liner damaged and insecure,

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp is insecure,

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 162,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 162,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 150,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 137,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 125,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine has a water leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 125,677 miles

engine has a water leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,083 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,395 miles

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,794 miles

Both rear tyres getting low (3mm now)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,404 miles

offside front bumper spot light loose

offside rear tyre on 2+mm nearside front tyre 3+mm nearside rear tyre 3mm

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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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AD05 GJV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD05 GJV, 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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AD05 GJV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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