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DX55 TUJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 138,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,315 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,363 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,486 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light iluminated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 83,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,554 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,771 miles

emissions to low for tester to pick up

Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,771 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

emissions to low for tester to pick up

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,336 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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DX55 TUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DX55 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 TUJ registered?

DX55 TUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is DX55 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 TUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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