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SP55 UTB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,056 mi
Last recorded143,056 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UTB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 143,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Vehicle Under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2020 140,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 125,162 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,008 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,260 miles

o/s n/s rear shocker covers inscure

pad warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,198 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing or trapped (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s rear tyre on limits STRONG ADVISE

o/s n/s rear shocker covers inscure

o/s rear tyre wearing thin

pad warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,196 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

four wheel drive light on

traction control light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,888 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,689 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight restriction on handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,331 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 UTB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP55 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

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

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