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ST55 BRX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,088 mi
Last recorded168,088 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 BRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 168,088 miles

Recommend handbrake cable adjusted up

Pass 9 Mar 2020 159,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 138,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 130,097 miles

Front number plate insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 129,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,014 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 120,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,394 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on at time of test.

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,255 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 BRX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

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

Is ST55 BRX safe to buy?

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