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DE03 BOS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,217 mi
Last recorded179,217 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake req adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2019 171,801 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 145,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,864 miles

Nearside wiper is touching bonnet during opperation

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 133,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside wiper is touching bonnet during opperation

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,788 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 11,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,424 miles

Condition of front brake discs for corrosion.

Cracks on front number plate.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,036 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

all brake discs showing deterioration.advise monitering.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,664 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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DE03 BOS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE03 BOS, 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 DE03 BOS registered?

DE03 BOS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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