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T18 DSA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 DSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,179 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 31,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,358 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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T18 DSA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T18 DSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T18 DSA registered?

T18 DSA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is T18 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 DSA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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