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DN05 LWS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,960 mi
Last recorded129,960 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 129,960 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,949 miles

Both Front brake Backplates Slightly Insecure.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 102,813 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle underneath is dirty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,661 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,682 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 LWS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN05 LWS, 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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DN05 LWS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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