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KC05 KFN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,331 mi
Last recorded173,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 173,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 173,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 165,936 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate in poor condition

Rear Both rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2021 165,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 158,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing ALL FOUR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured BRAKE WIRING PADS (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 153,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 148,661 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 148,661 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 141,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 141,817 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 134,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 134,899 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 19 May 2015 124,049 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2014 110,828 miles

long park brake lever travle

n/s rear shock in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2013 97,454 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 97,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2012 87,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f bonnet catch inop and seized-prs

Pass 15 May 2012 87,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f bonnet catch inop and seized-prs

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear bump stops perished

nsr tyre has nail in and bald on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 58,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 45,599 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 3 May 2008 22,546 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

centre stop light four l.e.d.s inop

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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KC05 KFN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC05 KFN, 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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KC05 KFN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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