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CA05 XOU

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,059 mi
Last recorded177,059 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 177,059 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 169,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 169,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 161,833 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 146,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 128,309 miles

Offside front brake disc heat shield is insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2012 128,309 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc heat shield is insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,491 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 107,486 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,183 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,183 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 48,636 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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CA05 XOU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA05 XOU, 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 CA05 XOU registered?

CA05 XOU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is CA05 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 XOU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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