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ET05 UAB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,749 miles

rear brakes low

Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,494 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,350 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,044 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,770 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 7 Dec 2009 45,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,402 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,402 miles

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

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

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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ET05 UAB 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET05 UAB, 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 ET05 UAB registered?

ET05 UAB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is ET05 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 UAB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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