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DC54 BBJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,065 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,059 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,018 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 104,736 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,405 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 94,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,150 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 90,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,553 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,232 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,229 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,658 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,959 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,017 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low in centre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,298 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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DC54 BBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DC54 BBJ, 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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DC54 BBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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