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SP55 WRU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,521 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing transfer propshaft (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,885 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,885 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,413 miles

Nearside Front back plate missing

Offside Front back plate missing

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 60,413 miles

Nearside Front back plate missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 58,410 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 58,410 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk inoperative (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 57,370 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre. in line with yellow mark & in centre of tread

Pass 1 May 2015 53,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,867 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front wipers streaking

Fail 24 Apr 2014 47,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front wipers streaking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,986 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet catch at nearside sticking

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 30 Aug 2010 32,551 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to wear at outer edge

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 WRU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

SP55 WRU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SP55 WRU safe to buy?

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