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MV55 GOU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,431 mi
Last recorded188,431 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 GOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 188,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 186,953 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 186,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 183,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 184,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 181,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 179,278 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 176,926 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 176,926 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,885 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2015 154,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 149,196 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 136,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,814 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 48,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,599 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,559 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 GOU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GOU, 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 MV55 GOU registered?

MV55 GOU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is MV55 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 GOU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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