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OY55 UOE

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 121,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment GOES RIGHT TO THE LAST CLICK TO PASS BRAKE TEST NEEDS ADJUSTING (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration AND CLOSE TO SMESSION LIMIT SET AT 1.88K (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING SPLIT AND LOTS OF PLAY ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear of gearbox bushing split AND LOTS OF MOVEMENT ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,256 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,410 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 88,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,749 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,910 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,167 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre

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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OY55 UOE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY55 UOE, 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 OY55 UOE registered?

OY55 UOE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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