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SO55 RWW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,111 mi
Last recorded169,111 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 169,111 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 162,913 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,541 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged sharp edge as no cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

oil leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2018 153,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged sharp edge as no cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2017 141,722 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 141,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,403 miles

all 4 x tyres sidewalls perished and lightly splitting

underside and underbonnet masked by covers and guards

Fail 25 Jul 2016 127,403 miles

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

all 4 x tyres sidewalls perished and lightly splitting

underside and underbonnet masked by covers and guards

Pass 24 Jul 2015 118,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2013 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,324 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,602 miles

emmisions clean up to .5

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,564 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 RWW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

SO55 RWW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SO55 RWW safe to buy?

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