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SK55 LOA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 LOA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 67,869 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully check rear springs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,649 miles

Bumper/light daamged nearside front

Offside tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,357 miles

o/s/f tyre not of same design as remaining 3 tyres which are all-terrain

Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,338 miles

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

o/s/f tyre not of same design as remaining 3 tyres which are all-terrain

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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SK55 LOA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK55 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK55 LOA registered?

SK55 LOA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SK55 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 LOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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