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EX05 FBL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

194,846 mi
Last recorded194,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 194,846 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy gearbox and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 194,765 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn worn /insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted /output reduced (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS wire fouling drop link

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy gearbox and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 173,631 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire detached [light on ] pads ok

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks from engine /transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 172,905 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire detached [light on ] pads ok

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks from engine /transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMs light and DSC lights on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 162,800 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake light wear light wire detached[broken]

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges [3mm and 2mm ] (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 162,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake light wear light wire detached[broken]

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges [3mm and 2mm ] (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 151,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator sensor broken & hanging loose

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 151,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator sensor broken & hanging loose

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,579 miles

Coolant leak radiator ? ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 115,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low beam image weak (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. temp spare fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,448 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 81,306 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,940 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 47,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,465 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 38,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2008 27,100 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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EX05 FBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EX05 FBL, 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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EX05 FBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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