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CE55 EHJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,332 mi
Last recorded157,332 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 EHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 157,332 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

undertrays fitted reduced visibility

Fail 4 Oct 2018 157,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has an unsafe modification retaining nut is missing threads (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

undertrays fitted reduced visibility

Fail 2 Oct 2018 157,302 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached retaining nut locking mechanism is missing the threads (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Near side front tyre valve is perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,736 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 138,389 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 130,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 81,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,969 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,009 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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CE55 EHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE55 EHJ, 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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CE55 EHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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