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SO55 OFB

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,893 mi
Last recorded89,893 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 OFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished, getting low and worn on edges. Close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,376 miles

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 27 Apr 2019 85,362 miles

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

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,432 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 79,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,190 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 78,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,886 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT TYRES WORN TO EXCESS

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,981 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,218 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,218 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 24,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,468 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 OFB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFB, 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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SO55 OFB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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