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SA55 DNF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,824 mi
Last recorded189,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 189,824 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 189,817 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 183,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 183,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side has litttle effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 175,625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 170,656 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 170,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 162,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

Fail 15 Jul 2019 162,089 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

Pass 3 Aug 2018 153,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 144,825 miles

Front Widscreen Damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 144,824 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Widscreen Damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Not Working

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,829 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 132,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,993 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,583 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,402 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,744 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,744 miles

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

Offside 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 DNF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNF, 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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SA55 DNF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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