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EA55 EWJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 EWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 151,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 127,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,882 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,981 miles

all four tyres showing signs of wear and scrubbing on inner treads. 235/55/17

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,977 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and nail in tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,696 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,999 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,722 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 EWJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EWJ, 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 EA55 EWJ registered?

EA55 EWJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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