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BF05 UZP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,404 mi
Last recorded195,404 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 195,404 miles

both front lower suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 195,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front lower suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 191,591 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

small play n/s/f lower sus arm bush

Pass 20 Mar 2019 175,039 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 175,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 163,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 150,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 150,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 123,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2012 103,643 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 103,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,773 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,051 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,050 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,957 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,610 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 UZP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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