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MK55 KVV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,894 mi
Last recorded141,894 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 KVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 141,894 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 134,229 miles

Both front wiper blade leaving slight smear.

Nearside Front Rack gaiter slight oil residue.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 134,228 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Both front wiper blade leaving slight smear.

Nearside Front Rack gaiter slight oil residue.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 122,608 miles

Coolant lamp

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 122,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Coolant lamp

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,638 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All remainder tyres getting very close to legal limit on 2mm and also seperating.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 87,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 75,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2011 65,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,720 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK55 KVV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 KVV, 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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MK55 KVV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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