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DU05 OPV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,066 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

o/s/ & n/s/front upper top suspension mounting by suspension springs corroded

surface corrosion of rear suspension beam & o/s/ & n/s/rear wishbone brackets

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

o/s/ & n/s/front upper top suspension mounting by suspension springs corroded

surface corrosion of rear suspension beam & o/s/ & n/s/rear wishbone brackets

Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,539 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and are wearing on the inner edges

front inner brake pads appear low

offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the inner edge

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,094 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 33,094 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 25,270 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 OPV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU05 OPV registered?

DU05 OPV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is DU05 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 OPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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