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DF05 BKV

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front lower arm front bushes slight play.

both rear tyres 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ling arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ling arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort rear h/brake n/w (3.7.B.6a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front lower arm front bushes slight play.

both rear tyres 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,682 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,469 miles

Front shock absorbers have zero damping

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,470 miles

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 3 Mar 2010 55,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,049 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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DF05 BKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF05 BKV, 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 DF05 BKV registered?

DF05 BKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DF05 BKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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