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BF05 UYY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,092 mi
Last recorded136,092 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 118,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,078 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 106,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,548 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,845 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,313 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,165 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,866 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,972 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,826 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 125,553 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,316 miles

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

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

n/s indicator lense broken

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,249 miles

HEAD LIGHT BROKEN (SHARP EDGE)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

HEAD LIGHT BROKEN (SHARP EDGE)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,832 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 UYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF05 UYY, 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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BF05 UYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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