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EA05 MKG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,418 mi
Last recorded195,418 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 195,418 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 178,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has very bad oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2022 159,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 131,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 129,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 117,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,647 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 5 Mar 2013 79,647 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 18 Apr 2012 69,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,618 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,618 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,804 miles

rear brake pads worn to 1.5mm limit. immediate attention required.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,948 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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EA05 MKG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA05 MKG, 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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EA05 MKG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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