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SD55 DPO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 DPO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 52,761 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs scored

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs scored and corroded

slight play in front arm rear bush

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,178 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,550 miles

front/ rear dics scord

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Nov 2012 37,542 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads low

heavy corrosion on all brake discs

offside rear tyre worn and splitting around shoulder area

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,215 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED 235/50/18H

rear discs scored n/s excessivly ADVISE RENEWAL

Fail 12 Jun 2010 34,215 miles

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

O/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED 235/50/18H

rear discs scored n/s excessivly ADVISE RENEWAL

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,150 miles

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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SD55 DPO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD55 DPO, 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 SD55 DPO registered?

SD55 DPO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is SD55 DPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 DPO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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