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MW05 TYK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 TYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad indicator light on dash but brake pads all round ok o/s/r sensor not fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 127,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad indicator light on dash but brake pads all round ok o/s/r sensor not fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,774 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,892 miles

Exhaust Front Join Clamp Deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Close to Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault - Pre 2012

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,379 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 87,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,803 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Wear in front wiper mechanism

Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,802 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front brake pads 75% worn

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

Wear in front wiper mechanism

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,575 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 64,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,617 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front getting low on tread

Front tyres worn slightly on outside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,491 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,309 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/pitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 35,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,839 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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MW05 TYK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TYK, 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 MW05 TYK registered?

MW05 TYK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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