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PE55 LGG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LGG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,267 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault 4x4 (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower tie bar slightly misaligned

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,318 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,518 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,905 miles

brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,768 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,348 miles

offside rear side lamp one of two bulbs not lit

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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PE55 LGG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PE55 LGG, 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 PE55 LGG registered?

PE55 LGG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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