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SV55 OWW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,689 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine/underside covers

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,662 miles

Emissions not tested due to excess blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine/underside covers

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seats fitted

both rear tyre cracking

front flexy exhaust

front propshaft bearing

n/s/f tyre pressure

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 67,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,727 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2012 64,725 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,555 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,783 miles

front discs slighty worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs slighty worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Sep 2008 29,252 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 OWW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWW, 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 SV55 OWW registered?

SV55 OWW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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