MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
offside front link rod dust cover balljoint deteriorating
oil leak (onto exhaust)
rear diff. leak
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))
nearside front tyre wearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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.
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.
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DY05 FVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY05 FVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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