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ML05 OBO

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,037 mi
Last recorded129,037 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 129,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,902 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,638 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,789 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 OBO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML05 OBO, 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 ML05 OBO registered?

ML05 OBO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is ML05 OBO safe to buy?

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