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DEZ 4520

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

186,324 mi
Last recorded186,324 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 4520
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 186,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 177,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 170,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 169,340 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on brake hose (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on brake hose (1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 167,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 165,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 160,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 158,044 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,993 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 141,050 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 138,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,252 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,766 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 125,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,229 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,723 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,475 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats folded down

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,391 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 41,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT PADS LOW.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,501 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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DEZ 4520 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DEZ 4520, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 4520 registered?

DEZ 4520 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DEZ 4520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 4520 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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