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R20 BSL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,197 mi
Last recorded134,197 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 BSL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 134,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,266 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 130,266 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,470 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 119,470 miles

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

Heat shield insecure

Offside Front Backing plate insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 97,448 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 94,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,965 miles

airbag light on dash

n/s/f tyre wearing oter edge

o/s/f headlamp full of condensation

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,934 miles

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

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

front brake dice badley corrodded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,162 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 53,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,682 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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R20 BSL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R20 BSL, 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 R20 BSL registered?

R20 BSL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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