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MJ05 UWP

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,531 mi
Last recorded152,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 152,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 152,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 146,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 137,603 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,424 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr corner lower rear lamp panel damage and holed.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr corner lower rear lamp panel damage and holed.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,609 miles

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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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MJ05 UWP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ05 UWP, 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 MJ05 UWP registered?

MJ05 UWP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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