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SV55 UAL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,829 mi
Last recorded191,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 191,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 189,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 182,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 178,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 168,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 158,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 150,192 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 150,130 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,616 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished 235/55/17

Fail 25 Jul 2016 129,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished 235/55/17

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,605 miles

emissions to clean to test

front brake hoses perished

rear brake pads are getting low

rear dust covers deteriorated

various cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,067 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 96,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,115 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

wheels changed around since mot

Fail 13 Nov 2009 30,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,536 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 UAL 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 80%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

SV55 UAL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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