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GP05 UWU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,114 mi
Last recorded148,114 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 148,114 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake bind o.s.r

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 148,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake bind o.s.r

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 133,414 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,765 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,248 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,248 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 11,875 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,713 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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GP05 UWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP05 UWU, 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 GP05 UWU registered?

GP05 UWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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