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SN55 OEG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,806 mi
Last recorded181,806 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OEG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 181,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 181,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,396 miles

TPMS lit

both front and offside rear valve stems are perish cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2016 129,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and offside rear valve stems are perish cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2015 119,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 119,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,981 miles

o/s/r c.v. boot leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,027 miles

the o/s/r c.v boot is leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2012 92,480 miles

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

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

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

the o/s/r c.v boot is leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,822 miles

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

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

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

the o/s/r c.v boot is leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,296 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 44,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,437 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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SN55 OEG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SN55 OEG, 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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SN55 OEG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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