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ST55 KAE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer C.V boot split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight front brake judder

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,540 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,537 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,116 miles

unable to measure an emissions reading

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,133 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,348 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 25,348 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 KAE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST55 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

ST55 KAE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is ST55 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 KAE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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