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BN55 XVV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,108 mi
Last recorded174,108 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 174,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 162,196 miles

Offside park brake low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 151,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 142,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,858 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 128,858 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,953 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,816 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 92,800 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,294 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,988 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,402 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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BN55 XVV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN55 XVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 XVV registered?

BN55 XVV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is BN55 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 XVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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