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UAV 129

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,063 mi
Last recorded109,063 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAV 129
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,559 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,549 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,705 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,149 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,303 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,667 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,667 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,449 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,059 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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UAV 129 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 UAV 129, 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 UAV 129 registered?

UAV 129 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is UAV 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAV 129 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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