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DV55 WHC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,364 mi
Last recorded190,364 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 190,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 186,819 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2022 186,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (both) (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (both headlamp bulbs fitted incorrectly causing no visible beam pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (hanger missing, but still adequately supported) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 181,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 172,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 160,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 159,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 145,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,976 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 137,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 101,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 101,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,725 miles

both front tyres are wearing at edges of tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,938 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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DV55 WHC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV55 WHC, 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 DV55 WHC registered?

DV55 WHC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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