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SO55 UXC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,404 miles

Front engine air intake housing insecure/filter housing box missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet release ineffective / bonnet difficult to open

under bonnet and interior of car in a state of disassembly

Fail 5 Mar 2024 139,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front engine air intake housing insecure/filter housing box missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet release ineffective / bonnet difficult to open

under bonnet and interior of car in a state of disassembly

Pass 9 Nov 2022 132,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,442 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,055 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 104,050 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Engine management light on

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,850 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,850 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,943 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 32,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 28,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 28,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,914 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 UXC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 UXC registered?

SO55 UXC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is SO55 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 UXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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