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MW05 DVL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,504 mi
Last recorded224,504 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 224,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 219,633 miles

bad lip on front brake discs

both front inner brake pads low approx 2mm left?

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2019 219,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre tread jus on legal limit

bad lip on front brake discs

both front inner brake pads low approx 2mm left?

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2018 198,653 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 198,653 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 176,133 miles

Nail in tyre Small piece of metal in tread. ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 176,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in tyre Small piece of metal in tread. ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 157,335 miles

Rear corrosion to rear sub frame

engine covers fitted

oil leak

os ns rear tyres cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted through out

Fail 22 Feb 2016 157,334 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

under trays fitted through out

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

Rear corrosion to rear sub frame

engine covers fitted

oil leak

os ns rear tyres cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2015 142,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2014 131,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

surface corrotion to rear sub frame

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

surface corrotion to rear sub frame

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 112,377 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,687 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 83,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

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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MW05 DVL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW05 DVL, 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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MW05 DVL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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