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GL05 UXG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UXG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 129,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 119,834 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 119,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2018 114,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 104,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 104,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 96,661 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened leaking fluid (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,224 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,767 miles

Both rear tyre`s, walls slightly cracked.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,173 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,044 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,327 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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GL05 UXG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 UXG, 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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GL05 UXG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2005.

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