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MD55 BXS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,434 mi
Last recorded167,434 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 BXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 167,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,277 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 147,543 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 147,319 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel hand brake not working (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 138,987 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,767 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 121,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 109,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs in poor condition

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 95,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,058 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 78,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 72,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers over sills

plastic covers under vechile

Fail 9 May 2011 72,736 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers over sills

plastic covers under vechile

Pass 6 May 2010 63,155 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 63,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,700 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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MD55 BXS 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 73.7%.

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 MD55 BXS, 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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MD55 BXS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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