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TEZ 9437

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,272 mi
Last recorded94,272 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 9437
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FROSTED/MISTED OVER (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting to inner sidewall ( consider changing today ) PERISHED,TEARING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FROSTED/MISTED OVER (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 91,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY OR CONDITIOIN OF LAMP LENS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY OR CONDITIOIN OF LAMP LENS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FROSTED/MISTED OVER (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting to inner sidewall ( consider changing today ) PERISHED,TEARING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FROSTED/MISTED OVER (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 88,678 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 85,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 80,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,063 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,785 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,537 miles

exhaust bracket earth wire broken

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,578 miles

exhaust bracket earth wire broken

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,285 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket earth wire corroded

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,716 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,716 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,454 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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TEZ 9437 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TEZ 9437, 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 TEZ 9437 registered?

TEZ 9437 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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