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FL05 BUH

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 BUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,996 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 128,982 miles

Front Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 126,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Centre transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 113,897 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit 255/45/R18 99V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front worn below legal limit more inner edges 235/50/R 18 97V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Centre transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,282 miles

Offside Front Inner side slight wearing (tyre)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 110,282 miles

Offside Front Inner side slight wearing (tyre)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 106,564 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,536 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 98,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,007 miles

undertray and engine covers

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Apr 2013 79,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 71,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 71,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to cord on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,278 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,034 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FL05 BUH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FL05 BUH, 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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FL05 BUH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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