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X333 TAN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,865 mi
Last recorded169,865 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX333 TAN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 169,865 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 154,165 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 141,724 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,161 miles

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

undertry insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,346 miles

*** Emmissions Too Low to be Detected

NSR Shock Absorber dust cover detached

NSR Tyre worn close to 5mm but has deep cuts in thread - suggest replacement

OSF Tyre has cuts in thread and side wall

OSR Tyre worn close to 4mm but has deep cuts in thread - suggest replacement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 95,346 miles

*** Emmissions Too Low to be Detected

NSR Shock Absorber dust cover detached

NSR Tyre worn close to 5mm but has deep cuts in thread - suggest replacement

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF Tyre has cuts in thread and side wall

OSR Tyre worn close to 4mm but has deep cuts in thread - suggest replacement

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,465 miles

hand brake a little high

Fail 24 Sep 2011 74,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake a little high

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,321 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,299 miles

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

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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X333 TAN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X333 TAN, 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 X333 TAN registered?

X333 TAN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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