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CE05 ULH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ULH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,992 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,992 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,350 miles

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 100,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,736 miles

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise possible front inner brake pad low

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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CE05 ULH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE05 ULH, 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 CE05 ULH registered?

CE05 ULH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CE05 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 ULH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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