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SO55 HVA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,804 mi
Last recorded146,804 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 146,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 132,234 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted. belt not checked

Pass 6 Dec 2014 115,628 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,947 miles

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

exhaust emisions too low to read

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,874 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 Front 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 30 Nov 2011 87,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder(advise wheel alignment check)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,796 miles

low fuel warning light ON!

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,636 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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SO55 HVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SO55 HVA, 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 SO55 HVA registered?

SO55 HVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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