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DFZ 8351

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,408 mi
Last recorded36,408 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8351
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 36,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,283 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 31,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 24,542 miles

Oil leak at engine bay

Pass 9 May 2015 22,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 20,049 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 20,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,237 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 17,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

due to baby seats fitted in back cannot check seat belts

Fail 5 Dec 2011 15,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

due to baby seats fitted in back cannot check seat belts

Pass 14 Nov 2009 8,360 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 5,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 5,120 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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DFZ 8351 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DFZ 8351, 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 DFZ 8351 registered?

DFZ 8351 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DFZ 8351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 8351 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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