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DY05 FVE

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,641 mi
Last recorded135,641 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 135,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 122,942 miles

offside front link rod dust cover balljoint deteriorating

oil leak (onto exhaust)

rear diff. leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Although oil leak is not deemed as excessive it is leaking on to the exhaust and could be a fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,417 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,815 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,820 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F brake is binding.

O/S/F tyre is perishing and is bald on the inner edge.

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F brake is binding.

O/S/F tyre is perishing and is bald on the inner edge.

Oil level is below minimum.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 51,329 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,578 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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DY05 FVE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

DY05 FVE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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