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BU54 XMO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

182,326 mi
Last recorded182,326 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 182,326 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 171,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 160,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 138,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,416 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 84,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 83,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 77,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,824 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 77,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,453 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,633 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,731 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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BU54 XMO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BU54 XMO, 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 BU54 XMO registered?

BU54 XMO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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