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FL05 URZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 URZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,183 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,183 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 127,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,260 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,107 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 65,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010

adv-front tyres waring low on inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,819 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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FL05 URZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URZ, 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 FL05 URZ registered?

FL05 URZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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