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DE55 XAN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 164,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 155,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,074 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 145,263 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 141,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 127,665 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and has cuts in side wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 127,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and has cuts in side wall

o/s/f brake disc backing plate broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,329 miles

Near side rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,736 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,973 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,544 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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DE55 XAN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE55 XAN, 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 DE55 XAN registered?

DE55 XAN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is DE55 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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