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MV05 XYZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,045 mi
Last recorded87,045 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,874 miles

off side front brake is binding slightly

off side rear and near side front tyres are bald on the edges

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,866 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear twin position lamp not working

near side twin stop lamp is not working

off side front brake is binding slightly

off side rear and near side front tyres are bald on the edges

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,939 miles

both front lower front arm bushs worn and weak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,447 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,447 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,358 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 34,358 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,692 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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MV05 XYZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV05 XYZ, 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 MV05 XYZ registered?

MV05 XYZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MV05 XYZ safe to buy?

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