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AD05 OSO

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,338 mi
Last recorded178,338 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 178,338 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 166,852 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 166,852 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also has a wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 155,706 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 145,733 miles

EML on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut - not to cords

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 128,115 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear seat belt does not fully retract

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,115 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

nearside rear seat belt does not fully retract

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light illuminated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 84,303 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,525 miles

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

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

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

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

advice front brake discs. slightly pitted and lipped.

advice rear brake discs . slightly lipped.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,345 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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AD05 OSO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD05 OSO, 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 AD05 OSO registered?

AD05 OSO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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