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BF05 XRN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,714 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,566 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,439 miles

TYRE DEFLATION SYSTERM INDICATING A FAULT

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,565 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres low on edges

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 XRN 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 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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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