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KB05 KWL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 144,119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,060 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 125,060 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 109,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 92,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres smaller than front

near side tyre has outer wall damage

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 61,592 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear no.plate slight detiriorating.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,874 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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KB05 KWL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KB05 KWL, 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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KB05 KWL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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