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DE55 UET

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,098 mi
Last recorded154,098 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,098 miles

front brake back plates rusty

rear subframe has some rust

Fail 2 Feb 2024 154,076 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 147,177 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 147,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 139,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.--2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge.--2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both shocker bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 132,019 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.--2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge.--2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both shocker bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 120,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 120,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,080 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,993 miles

there is no exhaust smoke emited at time of test.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 63,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres are very worn on edges

o/s rear tyre is close to wear bars (also close to cords on inner edge).

there is no exhaust smoke emited at time of test.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,763 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly (very crudely balanced)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,763 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly (very crudely balanced)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,024 miles

numberplates have carbon fibre effect and shadow images inset. They do not conform to uk legislation and could result in prosecution.

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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DE55 UET 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 73.9%.

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 DE55 UET, 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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DE55 UET is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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