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EA05 XLD

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,761 miles

FAN BELT IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 139,262 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2019 139,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 132,247 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 125,796 miles

handbrake efficiency poor 17%

Fail 20 May 2017 125,789 miles

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

handbrake efficiency poor 17%

Pass 25 May 2016 118,281 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads very thin on limit

Pass 27 May 2015 111,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 111,875 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge and on legal limit

brake fluid level low

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 May 2014 105,133 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and very close to limit

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

un-able to gain a clear view of front inner brake pads but look low.

Pass 7 May 2013 98,302 miles

tyres at front showing signs of wear

wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2012 89,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 68,217 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2009 58,320 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads very thin

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 May 2008 45,447 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 XLD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 EA05 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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