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DY05 FHE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,058 mi
Last recorded151,058 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 151,058 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 143,719 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 143,718 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both suspension cups/mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,092 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 137,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 128,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 123,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 123,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,164 miles

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 97,091 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front on inner edge (3.5.1g)

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,147 miles

covers fitted to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,282 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small stone chips on front screen

Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,341 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side front tyre outer side wall scrubbed and cracks in tread pattern

small stone chips on front screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,187 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WILL REQUIRE ATTENSION SOON!!

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,810 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 26,810 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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 FHE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY05 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

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

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