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CU05 LYW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

218,872 mi
Last recorded218,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 LYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 218,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 208,545 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 199,158 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 199,158 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 187,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 187,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 162,072 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 162,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,251 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 150,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 146,208 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 137,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,455 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,070 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 99,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,987 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,831 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 75,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,685 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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CU05 LYW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU05 LYW, 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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CU05 LYW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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