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ST55 ABX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 ABX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 124,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet wont open

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,127 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bwl wire disconected

Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake back plates insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,930 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 90,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 90,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,472 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,511 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,563 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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ST55 ABX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST55 ABX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 ABX registered?

ST55 ABX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ST55 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 ABX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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