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ST55 AEB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,495 mi
Last recorded154,495 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 154,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper clip missing

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,111 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2020 139,711 miles

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

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

front fog lamps not working

Fail 8 Sep 2020 139,705 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,427 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,598 miles

Bonnet catch is defective & requires attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear Brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet catch is defective & requires attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear Brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,459 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,664 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 76,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions to clean to be detected

front no plate cracked

run flat light on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,624 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,548 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 AEB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AEB, 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 ST55 AEB registered?

ST55 AEB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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