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SK55 TGV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,371 mi
Last recorded120,371 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 TGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,881 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 113,872 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 109,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,408 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various componants surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 103,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various componants surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,877 miles

bonnet catches reluctant to release

front tyres wearing on shoulders

mis-matched tyres fitted

slight scoring to zone a of windscreen, not excessive at this time

Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catches reluctant to release

front tyres wearing on shoulders

mis-matched tyres fitted

slight scoring to zone a of windscreen, not excessive at this time

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,592 miles

emission reading not detected

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 59,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 30,085 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,697 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 16,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 16,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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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SK55 TGV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SK55 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

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

Is SK55 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 TGV shows 24 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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