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GL05 UXX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,362 mi
Last recorded158,362 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 UXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 158,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 157,519 miles

Brake wear indicator on

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Fail 20 Jan 2021 157,514 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake wear indicator on

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 124,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,395 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,764 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,764 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,045 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,195 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,304 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,887 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,031 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 UXX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL05 UXX, 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 GL05 UXX registered?

GL05 UXX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is GL05 UXX safe to buy?

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