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RE05 ALO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,431 mi
Last recorded163,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ALO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 163,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 157,053 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 157,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing badly on edges

both rear tyres getting low of tread and wearing badly on edges

windscreen has small stone chips

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,732 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,658 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 102,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,689 miles

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,874 miles

n/s rear reserve brake light working.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,227 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low.

offside and near side front tyre wearing low on edges.

rear brake pads getting very low.

stone chip in windscreen

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,815 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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RE05 ALO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE05 ALO, 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 RE05 ALO registered?

RE05 ALO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is RE05 ALO safe to buy?

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