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DA05 XLC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,993 mi
Last recorded137,993 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 137,993 miles

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

side step mounts heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 137,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

side step mounts heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 133,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower small stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working

side step mounts corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 133,915 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective aftermarket cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower small stone chip on windscreen n/s lower

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level close to minimum

reverse light not working

side step mounts corroded

tpms light on

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 128,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 112,718 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 112,718 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 106,614 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,788 miles

exhaust emmsions slightly smoky

Fail 2 May 2019 97,788 miles

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

exhaust emmsions slightly smoky

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,307 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 90,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,967 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,344 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 XLC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DA05 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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