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DC05 BWP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,210 mi
Last recorded198,210 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 198,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 28 Feb 2024 198,187 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Feb 2023 187,901 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 179,510 miles

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Feb 2021 173,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 168,901 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 168,901 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 156,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 156,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 144,423 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 144,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear. 235/50x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,136 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2017 132,107 miles

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2015 106,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,024 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,501 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,875 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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DC05 BWP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DC05 BWP, 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 DC05 BWP registered?

DC05 BWP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is DC05 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 BWP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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