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EA55 DGV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,168 mi
Last recorded135,168 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 124,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 120,418 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,322 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,433 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,316 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,192 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 47,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,396 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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EA55 DGV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA55 DGV, 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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EA55 DGV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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