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MT55 DRX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,684 mi
Last recorded140,684 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 DRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,684 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,520 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 128,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,803 miles

Front undertray loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 118,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front undertray loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,135 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive final drive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,902 miles

offside rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,754 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,999 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,999 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 36,341 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slight damage to tread

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,341 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight damage to tread

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,516 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)

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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MT55 DRX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT55 DRX, 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 MT55 DRX registered?

MT55 DRX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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