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Y11 DBL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,815 mi
Last recorded41,815 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner coupling not fully into diff

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 41,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner coupling not fully into diff

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 38,072 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 35,981 miles

n/s/f strut wrong bolt fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,189 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,359 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting splitting from metal (6.1.D.1a)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,696 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting rubber splitting from metal (6.1.D.1a)

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,274 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has small cut no cord showing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 26,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,018 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 23,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,190 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 21,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,509 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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Y11 DBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y11 DBL, 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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Y11 DBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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