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SJ55 WYH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,427 mi
Last recorded155,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 155,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 142,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 142,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 130,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,125 miles

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 18 Nov 2013 83,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,568 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,058 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,650 miles

The O/S/R brake disc is slightly starting to pitt.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 35,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Bind near the limit in the O/S/R wheel when the handbrake is released.

The O/S/R brake disc is slightly starting to pitt.

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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SJ55 WYH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ55 WYH, 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 SJ55 WYH registered?

SJ55 WYH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ55 WYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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