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M18 DBB

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,495 mi
Last recorded162,495 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 DBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 162,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside step damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2019 162,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside step damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2018 152,978 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 120,147 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 89,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,696 miles

Both the front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 57,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 46,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,905 miles

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

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

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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M18 DBB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M18 DBB, 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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M18 DBB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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