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DU05 EZS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,543 mi
Last recorded161,543 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 161,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 147,776 miles

parking brake performance on 16%

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 138,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,458 miles

ns and osr child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,458 miles

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

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

ns and osr child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,034 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,826 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,782 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,605 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,572 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,083 miles

Damage to o/s/f inner wheel arch trim

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

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

Slight oil leak around gearbox

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,800 miles

all (front and rear) brake pads wearing thin

both front tyres are close to the legal limit

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 EZS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU05 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

DU05 EZS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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