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GP05 UWR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,364 mi
Last recorded104,364 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UWR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 101,702 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine drive belt noisy

Fail 30 Aug 2024 101,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire at engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,898 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,016 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,205 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,530 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,341 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 92,341 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,623 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,053 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,053 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GP05 UWR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP05 UWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 UWR registered?

GP05 UWR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is GP05 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 UWR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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