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ET05 UAG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,684 mi
Last recorded133,684 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UAG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,684 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 133,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,818 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,532 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 119,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inside egde Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray and Engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/45/18/99V ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder bald 235/50/18/97V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,532 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2014 71,600 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UAG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

ET05 UAG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is ET05 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 UAG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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