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EY05 UPW

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,098 mi
Last recorded114,098 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UPW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,098 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 114,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 112,334 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,629 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 106,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 105,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 105,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,807 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,652 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,205 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,767 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 54,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,822 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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EY05 UPW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EY05 UPW, 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 EY05 UPW registered?

EY05 UPW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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