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DN05 LWF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,771 mi
Last recorded215,771 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LWF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 215,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 203,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 198,710 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 193,583 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 193,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 185,994 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 178,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 168,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 157,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 153,316 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 129,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,902 miles

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

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,044 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 LWF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DN05 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

DN05 LWF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is DN05 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 LWF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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