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SA55 DMY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,096 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,789 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 99,735 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,369 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

high level stop lamp inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

high level stop lamp inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,788 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre stop lamp inop. disconnected

Fail 16 Oct 2015 80,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,085 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls worn

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,082 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre sidewalls worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,156 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,770 miles

TPMS warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,655 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 48,652 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,107 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,104 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,907 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 24,907 miles

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

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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SA55 DMY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA55 DMY, 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 SA55 DMY registered?

SA55 DMY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is SA55 DMY safe to buy?

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