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SO55 XAB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,634 mi
Last recorded131,634 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,634 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear tyre got nail

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,230 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspensions system corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 120,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 112,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 112,827 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,757 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,829 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 XAB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

SO55 XAB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is SO55 XAB safe to buy?

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