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GK05 BGV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,851 mi
Last recorded202,851 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 202,851 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 183,402 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 183,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 146,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link rubber small split

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link rubber small split

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 128,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,880 miles

Front and rear inner pads appear to be wearing thin

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear inner pads appear to be wearing thin

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,890 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 75,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,914 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,470 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GK05 BGV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK05 BGV, 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 GK05 BGV registered?

GK05 BGV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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