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BT05 XMX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,182 mi
Last recorded156,182 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 150,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,368 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 88,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,285 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,357 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,963 miles

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

both rear tyre treads slightly perished and wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn very low on tread edges, will need changing very soon

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,112 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing cracks in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BT05 XMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT05 XMX, 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 BT05 XMX registered?

BT05 XMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BT05 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 XMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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