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DU05 OPJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,291 mi
Last recorded151,291 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 151,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,181 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 138,179 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,046 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Fail 17 Dec 2019 116,042 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 108,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2017 103,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,513 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,487 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,921 miles

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,133 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 OPJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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