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DU05 OPH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,825 mi
Last recorded216,825 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OPH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 216,825 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 208,534 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 208,533 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 204,888 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 204,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 198,275 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 198,260 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 191,736 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 191,736 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 171,931 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside front Tyre worn on Outer shoulder

Fail 22 Jul 2014 171,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside front Tyre worn on Outer shoulder

Pass 17 Jul 2013 141,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge 235/55/17

Fail 17 Jul 2013 141,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge 235/55/17

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,413 miles

advise n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,809 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,416 miles

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

advise to replace n/s front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,731 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 OPH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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