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BP54 UET

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,679 mi
Last recorded187,679 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 UET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 187,679 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 159,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 151,779 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,063 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 122,819 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,432 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,015 miles

both front tyres inner and outer treads on legal limit

both headlamps aiming on upper limits

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

suspect rtear pads may be wearing low

Pass 27 May 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,088 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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BP54 UET 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 BP54 UET, 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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BP54 UET is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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