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SO55 OFA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 92,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,455 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,295 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,294 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,197 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,806 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 49,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,182 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)

tyres are bald on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,375 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge showing heavy wear.

tyre light on.

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 OFA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO55 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

SO55 OFA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is SO55 OFA safe to buy?

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