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BT55 MXM

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,816 mi
Last recorded106,816 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,816 miles

STRONG ADVISE crack in window screen out side of swept area

engine oil leak

transfer box front prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,753 miles

engine oil leak

slight fuel leak from fuel hose

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 67,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,930 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,458 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,262 miles

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

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

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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BT55 MXM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 MXM, 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 BT55 MXM registered?

BT55 MXM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BT55 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 MXM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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