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GL55 EDP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,678 mi
Last recorded91,678 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EDP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,678 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,576 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

noisy clutch operation

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 69,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2009 33,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,584 miles

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

tyre warning light on

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 EDP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL55 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

GL55 EDP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GL55 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 EDP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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