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GL55 AFV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 AFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,583 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,709 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 83,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to wear bars ()

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

front & rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,537 miles

both front tyres on wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,519 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 25,517 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,244 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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GL55 AFV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL55 AFV, 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 GL55 AFV registered?

GL55 AFV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is GL55 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 AFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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