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DY05 FFT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,603 mi
Last recorded134,603 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FFT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,603 miles

4x4 light on

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 133,913 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing passenger compartment full of stuff. unable to check rear seats or seatbelts (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 light on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,196 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 119,196 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,135 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 108,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,167 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,852 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 86,852 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,038 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 73,872 miles

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

Rear Tyres Worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2015 66,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,408 miles

brake fluid due for change

front pads low

handbake has alot of travel

rear pads very low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,088 miles

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

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DY05 FFT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY05 FFT, 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 DY05 FFT registered?

DY05 FFT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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