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GL54 XVT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,485 mi
Last recorded195,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 195,485 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 195,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 189,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 179,866 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside rear child seat fitted advise slight side wall damage front tyres central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside rear child seat fitted advise slight side wall damage front tyres central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 179,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

advise slight side wall damage front tyres

Pass 30 Nov 2015 170,742 miles

child seat fitted nsr

slight play in nsf lower rear arm

Fail 27 Nov 2015 170,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nsr

slight play in nsf lower rear arm

Pass 27 Nov 2015 170,605 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 162,591 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2013 154,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 149,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 141,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2011 141,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 126,627 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 108,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,996 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 92,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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GL54 XVT 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 63.2%.

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 GL54 XVT, 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 GL54 XVT registered?

GL54 XVT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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