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SP55 XZA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,274 mi
Last recorded156,274 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 156,274 miles

rear suspension components have heavy surface rust but no corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2025 156,274 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 130,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,193 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 114,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,965 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,995 miles

under trays present

Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired middle retaining bracket insufficent (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired middle retaining bracket insufficient (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired middle retaining bracket insuficent (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired middle bracket insufficient (3.6.A.3)

under trays present

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,525 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,872 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 32,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,396 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 XZA 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 81.8%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA registered?

SP55 XZA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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