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DE05 LOA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,753 mi
Last recorded145,753 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LOA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,208 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LOA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE05 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

DE05 LOA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is DE05 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 LOA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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