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DU05 CYF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 119,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,397 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 105,397 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,561 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 100,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 95,549 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,926 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper arm damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper arm damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,042 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,233 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2009 29,691 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,624 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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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DU05 CYF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DU05 CYF, 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 DU05 CYF registered?

DU05 CYF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is DU05 CYF safe to buy?

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