MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under the vehicle general muddy
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
(oil leak)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
offside rear tyre wearing
run flat lamp on,bullb warning lamp on, brake waring lamp on.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers / under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre close to makers wear bars
o/s front tyre getting low
o/s rear tyre close to makers wear bars also nail in tyre
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s rear tyre close to makers wear bars
o/s front tyre getting low
o/s rear tyre close to makers wear bars also nail in tyre
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU05 ECJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EU05 ECJ, 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 EU05 ECJ registered?
EU05 ECJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is EU05 ECJ safe to buy?
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