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DN05 DYU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,309 mi
Last recorded111,309 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 111,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,848 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,845 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 98,101 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 97,660 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Upper Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,729 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,279 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 84,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs have corrosion present on outer face

Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front numderplate is slightly damaged

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs have corrosion present on outer face

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,772 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,305 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 18,300 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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DN05 DYU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN05 DYU, 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 DN05 DYU registered?

DN05 DYU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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