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EU55 AWM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,132 mi
Last recorded120,132 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 AWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 101,981 miles

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

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

rear differential corroding

rear sub frame corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2021 101,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear differential corroding

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2020 100,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,154 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,092 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 89,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 82,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,620 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,620 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,420 miles

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

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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EU55 AWM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU55 AWM, 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 EU55 AWM registered?

EU55 AWM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is EU55 AWM safe to buy?

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