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ST55 EHG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,762 mi
Last recorded154,762 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 154,759 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,749 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake effort low borderline

corrosion on rear brake disc s

Pass 8 Dec 2016 129,038 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion and wear both rear brake discs

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 30 Dec 2015 125,608 miles

corrosion to rear chassis & suspension

Pass 13 Dec 2014 113,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,330 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 94,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,478 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,404 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 EHG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

ST55 EHG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is ST55 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 EHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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