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SP55 LDU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,568 mi
Last recorded180,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 180,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,721 miles

Central heat shield partially insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 150,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 131,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,306 miles

headlight patterns poor

Fail 2 Sep 2015 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

headlight patterns poor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,114 miles

small chips in front screen

Fail 27 Oct 2011 70,114 miles

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

small chips in front screen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,779 miles

Both rear tyres getting low 2mm

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,654 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,159 miles

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

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

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

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

strongly advise wheel alignment check

tyre size = 235/55ZR17

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,084 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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SP55 LDU 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 82.4%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

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

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