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KB05 XFM

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,929 mi
Last recorded141,929 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 XFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,319 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 134,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,695 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 119,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,790 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 XFM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

KB05 XFM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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