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MV55 EYF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,136 mi
Last recorded143,136 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 EYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 143,136 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 143,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 124,626 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 114,302 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 3 May 2014 103,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 95,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,831 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 23,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 14 Nov 2008 23,750 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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MV55 EYF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV55 EYF, 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 MV55 EYF registered?

MV55 EYF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is MV55 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 EYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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