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SD55 MGV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 MGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 134,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,076 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 117,445 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 85,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 78,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,116 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,110 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,794 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 51,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 43,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,578 miles

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

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 MGV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD55 MGV, 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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SD55 MGV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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