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SO54 TPY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 TPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,039 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

Fail 26 Feb 2025 129,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working N/S and O/S (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2024 117,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,707 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 113,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,229 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 102,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 84,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,630 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o s f wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

slight cuts on n s f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,908 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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SO54 TPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO54 TPY, 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 SO54 TPY registered?

SO54 TPY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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