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SM55 TKD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,411 mi
Last recorded183,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 183,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 171,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 171,183 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 170,745 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive also rear suspension arms

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges but outwith 3w/4 tread breadth

Pass 4 Mar 2019 168,643 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive or holed

advise rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2018 161,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slight cut

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 161,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slight cut

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 149,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 149,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,238 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 131,238 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,295 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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SM55 TKD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM55 TKD, 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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SM55 TKD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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