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DE05 JVR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,914 mi
Last recorded160,914 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 160,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 136,075 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2010 136,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,538 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 85,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,470 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear tyres on 3mm

rear number plate delaminating

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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DE05 JVR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE05 JVR, 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 DE05 JVR registered?

DE05 JVR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is DE05 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 JVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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