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DU05 FBO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,519 mi
Last recorded178,519 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 178,519 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 168,969 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 168,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 153,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 149,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 149,546 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox transfer area damp.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm, large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm, large bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 131,813 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 131,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 125,445 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 125,430 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 112,417 miles

n/s/r shock dust cover insucure.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 97,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,822 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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DU05 FBO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue 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 FBO, 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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DU05 FBO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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