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MP55 BWA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 140,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 135,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Smoke plate has been de faced

Fail 5 Jul 2021 135,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 132,325 miles

All tyres perishing in tread area

Damage to Gearbox

Offside Rear Outer Slight dampness round cv boot

Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Slight dampness round cv boot

Pass 10 Jul 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 109,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,284 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 104,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,086 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 20 Dec 2012 76,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

emissions to lean to read on smoke meter

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,608 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,824 miles

smoke test no tempreture in gas [ 55 degreess ] 0.14% ok.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,573 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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MP55 BWA 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 82.4%.

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 MP55 BWA, 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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MP55 BWA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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