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GL54 XVG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 136,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,851 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,616 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,616 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,233 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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GL54 XVG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GL54 XVG, 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 GL54 XVG registered?

GL54 XVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is GL54 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 XVG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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