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MM55 XSZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,131 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 140,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 118,622 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,469 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 94,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2015 89,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,708 miles

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,215 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2008 36,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XSZ 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 MM55 XSZ, 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 MM55 XSZ registered?

MM55 XSZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is MM55 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 XSZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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