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DC54 FLK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,168 mi
Last recorded136,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 136,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 135,839 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker corroding

Nearside Front slight buckle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker corroding

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 130,921 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to shocker upper mount

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 124,133 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges, n/s close to limit

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,591 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

handbrake travel

offside handbrake

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre tread low

nearside rear tyre tread at limit

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre tread low

nearside rear tyre tread at limit

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,908 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,213 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,260 miles

front brake pads low

nail in offside rear tyre

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 FLK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DC54 FLK, 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 DC54 FLK registered?

DC54 FLK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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