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DY05 UPV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,785 mi
Last recorded141,785 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 141,785 miles

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Aug 2016 131,975 miles

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)

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 27 Aug 2015 121,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 109,150 miles

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

play noted in front bushes to both front to rear stay bars on front suspension

Pass 21 May 2013 94,541 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 77,411 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,347 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,559 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,802 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm offside front tyre worn on outer edges, nail in centre of tyre.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,802 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm offside front tyre worn on outer edges, nail in centre of tyre.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,765 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 UPV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

DY05 UPV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DY05 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 UPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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