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DY05 OJC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,989 mi
Last recorded139,989 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 OJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 139,989 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2020 133,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,619 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,689 miles

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

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 25 Feb 2013 54,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,133 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 OJC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 OJC registered?

DY05 OJC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 OJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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