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BL05 BEU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,132 mi
Last recorded147,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,132 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 143,091 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 134,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 129,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,350 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 123,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,618 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,053 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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BL05 BEU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 BL05 BEU, 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 BL05 BEU registered?

BL05 BEU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is BL05 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 BEU 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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