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SM55 VRL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 111,522 miles

t p m s warning on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,826 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 88,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,043 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,043 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 45,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,085 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,742 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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SM55 VRL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SM55 VRL, 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 SM55 VRL registered?

SM55 VRL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 VRL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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