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BK05 UWH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,011 mi
Last recorded111,011 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UWH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,011 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 111,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 108,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 108,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 96,799 miles

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

Oil level below minimum when presented

Fail 14 May 2016 96,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil level below minimum when presented

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,378 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 74,990 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2010 39,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,885 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,153 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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BK05 UWH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK05 UWH, 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 BK05 UWH registered?

BK05 UWH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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