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BF05 TUV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,916 mi
Last recorded189,916 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 TUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 189,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 189,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 183,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 172,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 172,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 163,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 153,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 142,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,400 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,011 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 119,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 119,061 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,162 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 1 May 2009 79,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 69,690 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,784 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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BF05 TUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF05 TUV, 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 BF05 TUV registered?

BF05 TUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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