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X3 GDV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

173,418 mi
Last recorded173,418 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 GDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 173,418 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 167,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 139,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,653 miles

rear diff and rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 92,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,277 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,562 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,801 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,914 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,015 miles

Scuff damage to N/S/R wheel arch.

Scuff mark on N/S/F door.

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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X3 GDV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X3 GDV, 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 X3 GDV registered?

X3 GDV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is X3 GDV safe to buy?

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