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EF55 SKK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,363 mi
Last recorded176,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 SKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 176,363 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 176,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 161,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 129,198 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 129,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,685 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 117,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 106,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,772 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,833 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,433 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,385 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,864 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,027 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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EF55 SKK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EF55 SKK, 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 EF55 SKK registered?

EF55 SKK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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