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GX05 OSJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,755 mi
Last recorded121,755 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OSJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,871 miles

Central exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,403 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 116,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,361 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 112,361 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,852 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,937 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,257 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 57,792 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,989 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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

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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GX05 OSJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX05 OSJ, 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 GX05 OSJ registered?

GX05 OSJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is GX05 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 OSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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