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MM55 EAF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EAF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 158,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 158,423 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick left an right (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 146,591 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 146,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 131,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,427 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,545 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,346 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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MM55 EAF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MM55 EAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 EAF registered?

MM55 EAF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MM55 EAF safe to buy?

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