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BL55 MWX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,910 mi
Last recorded159,910 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 MWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 159,910 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 159,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 148,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper rubbers slight splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake efforts weak and just legal at 18%

Pass 29 Sep 2021 137,007 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 137,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 129,114 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,941 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 110,941 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,330 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,171 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 58,093 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,110 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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BL55 MWX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL55 MWX, 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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BL55 MWX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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