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EU05 ECJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,281 mi
Last recorded173,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ECJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 173,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,952 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 160,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,906 miles

(oil leak)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 152,892 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 130,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 126,667 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 12,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 112,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,265 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 82,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,877 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,831 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 44,831 miles

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.

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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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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EU05 ECJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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