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SV55 XJL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,727 mi
Last recorded160,727 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 160,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 145,969 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 139,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,707 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 8 Mar 2017 112,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,956 miles

4x4 warning/traction control lamp on

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil level on min

Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil level on min

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,668 miles

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

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

both front INNER brake pads seem to be wearing thin but outers ok

both front springs slightly out of location

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,668 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front INNER brake pads seem to be wearing thin but outers ok

both front springs slightly out of location

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,610 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 XJL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

SV55 XJL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SV55 XJL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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