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GP05 UWY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,063 mi
Last recorded198,063 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 198,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 189,442 miles

Slight Play In The Nsf Anti Roll Bar Link + Nail In Nsf Tyre + Nearside Wiper Arm Poor Repair But Clearing Screen Ok

Slight Rear Brake Imbalance + Slight Fluctuation

Fail 28 Aug 2021 189,442 miles

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

Slight Play In The Nsf Anti Roll Bar Link + Nail In Nsf Tyre + Nearside Wiper Arm Poor Repair But Clearing Screen Ok

Slight Rear Brake Imbalance + Slight Fluctuation

Pass 28 Aug 2020 174,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 174,963 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 162,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,887 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 136,884 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,182 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,128 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 UWY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

GP05 UWY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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