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BG55 UHT

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,731 mi
Last recorded163,731 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 154,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,612 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2019 148,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2018 140,960 miles

deflection under braking

offside front tyre valve is cracking & perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2018 140,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

deflection under braking

offside front tyre valve is cracking & perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2017 133,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,020 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,307 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,307 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Os rear coil spring is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,439 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 26 Nov 2009 41,354 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,165 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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BG55 UHT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG55 UHT, 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 BG55 UHT registered?

BG55 UHT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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