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SO54 UGN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,338 mi
Last recorded114,338 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,338 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake effort low 19%

Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,034 miles

full under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

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

hand brake requires adjustment/repair

Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,621 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

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

hand brake requires adjustment/repair

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,047 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 40,580 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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 UGN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UGN, 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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SO54 UGN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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