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DY05 FHG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,204 miles

4x4 transfer case actuator warning light showing a fault

Brake pad/fluid warning light Illuminated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror seriously damaged, not affecting the rear view

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 128,204 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

4x4 transfer case actuator warning light showing a fault

Brake pad/fluid warning light Illuminated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror seriously damaged, not affecting the rear view

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,608 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle full (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. moves around 2 inches (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,228 miles

rear sub frame showing slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,576 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,015 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,015 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,495 miles

Airbag warning light on

Both rear brake discs corroded on outter faces

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

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

O/S/R coil spring fractured at extreme end

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake disks pitted/scored

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,126 miles

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

all tyres showing cracking in tread area.

both rear tyres showing heavy wear on inner edges.

n/sf startng to show heavy wear on outer edge.

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 FHG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

DY05 FHG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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