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OE55 OEM

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,100 mi
Last recorded198,100 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 OEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 198,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 197,785 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 185,127 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 174,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 18 Jan 2021 166,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2019 152,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 149,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,115 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,802 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 125,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 118,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,309 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 11,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,387 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,045 miles

Offside Rear 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 20 Dec 2010 80,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,053 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,539 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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OE55 OEM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE55 OEM, 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 OE55 OEM registered?

OE55 OEM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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