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BF05 UZM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,648 mi
Last recorded169,648 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UZM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 169,648 miles

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2021 157,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 153,267 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 139,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 133,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 126,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,327 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 103,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,434 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 10,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UZM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 UZM registered?

BF05 UZM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 UZM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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