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DY05 UPJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,977 mi
Last recorded195,977 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 195,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 195,731 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 179,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 161,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 144,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,967 miles

Nearside rear coil spring lower coil broken, NOT insecure

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,053 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on walls.

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 58,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,666 miles

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

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

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 UPJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

DY05 UPJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DY05 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 UPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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