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OW05 CKF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,401 mi
Last recorded180,401 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 CKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 180,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 172,504 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre light on

Fail 25 Feb 2021 172,504 miles

Emissions not tested idle fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre light on

Pass 13 Sep 2019 160,560 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 151,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,609 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres getting low

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 133,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff starting to leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,487 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 110,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 54,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,636 miles

near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,636 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damage

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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OW05 CKF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OW05 CKF, 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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OW05 CKF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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