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R25 OUL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,958 mi
Last recorded167,958 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 OUL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 167,958 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 164,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 164,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,140 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2018 150,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 130,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring rubber seat damaged

both rear dampers dust covers damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2016 130,546 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring rubber seat damaged

both rear dampers dust covers damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,072 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating and blowing slightly.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 115,652 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 102,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 88,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,087 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,936 miles

front and rear pads fairly low

rear number plate loose

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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R25 OUL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R25 OUL, 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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R25 OUL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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