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DE55 XAW

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 160,253 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 160,253 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 148,956 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 148,956 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,198 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 116,523 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,816 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)

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 XAW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE55 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

DE55 XAW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DE55 XAW safe to buy?

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