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GM05 BPY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,177 mi
Last recorded221,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2025 221,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded

all steering, suspension, subframes & braking components heavily corroded. salt spray contamination

Pass 15 Dec 2023 217,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded

all steering, suspension, subframes & braking components heavily corroded. salt spray contamination

Pass 9 Dec 2022 207,882 miles

(all steering, suspension, subframes & braking components heavily corroded. salt spray contamination)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 207,016 miles

(all steering, suspension, subframes & braking components heavily corroded. salt spray contamination)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GM05 BPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GM05 BPY, 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 GM05 BPY registered?

GM05 BPY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is GM05 BPY safe to buy?

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