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KB05 UZK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,407 mi
Last recorded120,407 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 UZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,407 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,329 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front body has damage

Oil leak ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front body has damage

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,761 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,303 miles

40% of high level brake light not illuminating

nearside front headlight bulb casing damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,303 miles

40% of high level brake light not illuminating

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front headlight bulb casing damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,190 miles

near side door mirror glass brocken

Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

near side door mirror glass brocken

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,940 miles

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

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

front no plate poor

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 UZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UZK, 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 KB05 UZK registered?

KB05 UZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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