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RE05 EWS

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 EWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,038 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 127,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,080 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Cracking Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 113,508 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake high

Pass 15 May 2019 104,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,893 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 85,271 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,271 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 77,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 68,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 68,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,540 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,371 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 EWS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RE05 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

RE05 EWS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RE05 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 EWS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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