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SP55 OVK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,836 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 150,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached strut top perished (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,303 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 138,302 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,904 miles

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

handbrake travel close to max.

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 126,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

aircon belt broken hanging down

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,535 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 117,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,894 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,894 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,098 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 103,097 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,416 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,923 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,922 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel not free to turn(binding) (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure securing pin missing (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,394 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,394 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 68,519 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 68,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 61,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 61,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,049 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 OVK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

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