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RY55 VSM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,480 mi
Last recorded170,480 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VSM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 170,480 miles

chip in screen

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 8 Dec 2021 160,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 160,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 157,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 150,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 144,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 136,829 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Dec 2017 136,829 miles

oil leak on engine

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,872 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,040 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front shock absorbers' damping is very weak. Attention strongly recommended.

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,087 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 107,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,206 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,476 miles

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

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

engine undertrays fitted, signs of engine oil leak on the o/s

o/s inner cv gaitor twisted

slight movement n/s inner rack joint

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

engine undertrays fitted, signs of engine oil leak on the o/s

o/s inner cv gaitor twisted

slight movement n/s inner rack joint

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,469 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,743 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2009 51,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RY55 VSM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY55 VSM, 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 RY55 VSM registered?

RY55 VSM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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