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ML05 DVY

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,643 mi
Last recorded181,643 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2023 181,643 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 181,061 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 169,842 miles

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both ABS rings (1.6 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 169,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both ABS rings (1.6 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,131 miles

Both nearside tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 157,131 miles

Both nearside tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 147,320 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 149,620 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 137,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,040 miles

All four tyres worn close to the legal limit and also perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,061 miles

EML on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 116,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,611 miles

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,744 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,142 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,181 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 37,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Jun 2008 37,898 miles

rear brake pads worn low

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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ML05 DVY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 ML05 DVY, 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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ML05 DVY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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