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485 BAU

2019 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,112 mi
Last recorded47,112 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW X335,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 47,112 miles

Advise - Rear Tyres getting low on centre tread.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 39,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 31,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 31,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 31,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 24,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested illegal tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/21 rft 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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485 BAU is a 2019 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 35,595 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 485 BAU, 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 7 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 485 BAU registered?

485 BAU is a 2019 BMW X3, first registered on 30 August 2019.

Is 485 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 485 BAU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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