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OU55 XJH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,598 mi
Last recorded147,598 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XJH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 147,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Rear TYRES PERISHED X 2

Pass 6 Apr 2021 139,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished on inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 139,955 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished on inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,534 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 128,534 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 123,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 114,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,919 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Small cut in o/s/r tyre.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,881 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 93,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,836 miles

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

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

cuts in offside front tyre but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,948 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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OU55 XJH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 OU55 XJH, 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 OU55 XJH registered?

OU55 XJH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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