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SP55 LCN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,596 mi
Last recorded198,596 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 198,596 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 192,580 miles

Front Both front tyres sidewalls showing signs of perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 175,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 168,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,474 miles

both front tyres cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn/corroded slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2017 142,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 142,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 133,078 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Nov 2016 133,076 miles

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

Covers/undertrays fitted

Slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,649 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,254 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel to handbrake

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LCN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP55 LCN, 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 SP55 LCN registered?

SP55 LCN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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