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DA05 EGV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper hitting a post

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inter-cooler pipes have light misting of oil

some sort of clear vapour around engine

upper and lower covers fitted covering many components

Fail 4 Aug 2017 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper hitting a post

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inter-cooler pipes have light misting of oil

some sort of clear vapour around engine

upper and lower covers fitted covering many components

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wiper fouling bonnet

upper and lower covers fitted covering components

Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wiper fouling bonnet

upper and lower covers fitted covering components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,492 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2014 103,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2013 92,303 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 79,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,831 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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DA05 EGV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DA05 EGV, 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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DA05 EGV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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