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SV55 JWL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 JWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 84,206 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)

front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drag link bushes soft.

Pass 26 Aug 2013 61,373 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 61,373 miles

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

Rear heatshield insec.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,390 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,329 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,738 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,615 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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SV55 JWL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV55 JWL, 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 SV55 JWL registered?

SV55 JWL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is SV55 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 JWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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