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BV55 XOG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,115 mi
Last recorded171,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XOG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 171,115 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 171,113 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 159,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 159,429 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,665 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to turbo flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 129,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,150 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,150 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,604 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,520 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,747 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 38,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 30,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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BV55 XOG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV55 XOG, 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 BV55 XOG registered?

BV55 XOG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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