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AD54 OBL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,632 mi
Last recorded144,632 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brakes poor just met it efficiency

rear axle bracket corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 142,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 142,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 138,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 127,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 117,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 117,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint SMALL ARM (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,125 miles

N/s parking brake reading poor

N/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,605 miles

Both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

N/s parking brake poor

Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

N/s parking brake poor

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,320 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,138 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,343 miles

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

nearside front adult seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside front seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,088 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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AD54 OBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AD54 OBL, 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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AD54 OBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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