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M19 MWL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,982 mi
Last recorded154,982 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 MWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 154,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 154,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 153,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 145,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 134,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,322 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURED ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 114,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit ABOVE 0.50 > 0.70 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

TYRE PRESSURE RED WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

Offside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURED ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,667 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,305 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,495 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,495 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,482 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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M19 MWL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M19 MWL, 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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M19 MWL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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