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MF05 MUV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 147,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 142,207 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,433 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,462 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,192 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges below legal limit suggest they be replaced & geometry check be carried out

Off side rear tyre worn below legal limit on outer edge suggest it be replaced

oil service light illuminated

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,192 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on the edges below legal limit suggest they be replaced & geometry check be carried out

Off side rear tyre worn below legal limit on outer edge suggest it be replaced

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil service light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,346 miles

nsr tyre perished and worn near limits

rear pads worn low - recommend renewal soon

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,863 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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MF05 MUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 MF05 MUV, 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 MF05 MUV registered?

MF05 MUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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