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AO55 MYY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,276 mi
Last recorded168,276 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 168,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 162,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 155,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 148,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 142,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 133,359 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 133,359 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 125,211 miles

Rear underside corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,675 miles

engine covers,undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,700 miles

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

fuel tank & lower cover fuel contaminated (not leaking at time of test)

nearside headlamp rear cover broken

Fail 15 Jun 2011 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

fuel tank & lower cover fuel contaminated (not leaking at time of test)

nearside headlamp rear cover broken

Pass 17 May 2010 77,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,630 miles

Cuts in rear tyre treads.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,630 miles

Cuts in rear tyre treads.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO55 MYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO55 MYY, 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 AO55 MYY registered?

AO55 MYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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