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SN55 OGR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,824 mi
Last recorded166,824 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OGR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 166,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,853 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 157,851 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 156,936 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Washers weak

Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,974 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 151,509 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 151,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 149,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,714 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 145,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,026 miles

front plate marked

Pass 12 Jan 2017 139,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 135,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,662 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,777 miles

All discs pitted and worn.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 104,775 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All discs pitted and worn.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,450 miles

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

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 OGR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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