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BD05 OLR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,878 mi
Last recorded146,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 146,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 130,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,367 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 126,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,789 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF,OSR and NSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,954 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,954 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 56,150 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 47,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,754 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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BD05 OLR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD05 OLR, 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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BD05 OLR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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