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TIL 2453

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,736 mi
Last recorded187,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 2453
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 187,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 187,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 174,006 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 174,005 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Latch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 164,438 miles

Parking brake travel

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 164,433 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Latch (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake travel

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2016 154,160 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 144,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 144,341 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 129,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 129,529 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and poor

Pass 7 May 2013 114,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 97,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 97,136 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 85,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,322 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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TIL 2453 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TIL 2453, 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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TIL 2453 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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