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SK55 WLL

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,628 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,002 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 105,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,463 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 97,463 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,928 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 67,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,715 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

tracking out

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,727 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged - cords not exposed

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,293 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT CATCH WAS UNDER REAR SEAT WHICH WE HAVE GOT OUT TO PASS MOT

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,531 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,558 miles

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 WLL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLL, 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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SK55 WLL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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