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X300 DMC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,758 mi
Last recorded146,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 DMC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 146,758 miles

stone and chips

Fail 29 May 2024 146,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

stone and chips

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,632 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,701 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 116,701 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,247 miles

Central Rear rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 100,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,553 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,814 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,265 miles

Nearside 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)

offside rear coilspring incomplete but still seated and functioning as intended

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,934 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 61,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,103 miles

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

front number plate has small chip on corner.

headlamps aim slightly to the left.

o/s front wheel has small chip in rim

rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,125 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level getting low.

front registration plate shows damage/backing lift.

near side rear tyre tread worn uneven, is bald at the edge and shows splits deep enough to reach the cords.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and deep splits.

rear registration plate shows slight backing lift.

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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X300 DMC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X300 DMC, 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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X300 DMC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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