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GL55 DLE

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2019 135,164 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock shroud insecure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2017 97,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 66,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,263 miles

windscreen washers poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,163 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriating

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,662 miles

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorating slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,209 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer wall heavily scuffed

tread depth low on edges of front tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,689 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 DLE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

GL55 DLE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is GL55 DLE safe to buy?

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