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SP55 GBV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,002 mi
Last recorded172,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 GBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 172,002 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 166,012 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre light on

Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,198 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 151,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 137,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,623 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,261 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,638 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc dust plate insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers obscuring sill check

Fail 17 Apr 2014 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers obscuring sill check

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,218 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe flexi joint slightly worn/loose.

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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SP55 GBV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 SP55 GBV, 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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SP55 GBV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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