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KD55 EKJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,842 mi
Last recorded170,842 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 EKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 170,842 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 155,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 155,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 144,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,225 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 118,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 115,499 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,661 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 104,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,798 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,630 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 44,284 miles

various chips in zones a and b but within mot standards

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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KD55 EKJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KD55 EKJ, 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 KD55 EKJ registered?

KD55 EKJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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