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GL55 EES

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,304 mi
Last recorded150,304 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 150,304 miles

Front windscreen has small chips in zone a

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

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

advise fuel cleaner vec smoking at 2000 rpm

Fail 18 Jan 2019 150,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17h99 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen has small chips in zone a

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

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

advise fuel cleaner vec smoking at 2000 rpm

Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 124,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,609 miles

handbrake travel a little high not yet to excess

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,454 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,510 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,269 miles

n/s/f fog light insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2010 53,269 miles

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

n/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,220 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GL55 EES is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

GL55 EES is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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