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SH55 XAY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,106 mi
Last recorded211,106 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 211,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 205,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 /3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 196,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 184,478 miles

All tyres approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm

Fail 6 Feb 2019 184,478 miles

All tyres approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 171,569 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 158,488 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

suspect particulate filter removed

Fail 2 Feb 2017 158,488 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

suspect particulate filter removed

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,399 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,301 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 85,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,516 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 33,516 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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SH55 XAY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH55 XAY, 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 SH55 XAY registered?

SH55 XAY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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