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SW55 EKL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,829 mi
Last recorded167,829 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 167,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 160,535 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 160,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 157,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 157,323 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 146,929 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 146,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,149 miles

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

play in rack joints

Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,147 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

play in rack joints

Pass 14 Sep 2016 128,973 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 128,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,207 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,204 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,072 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,168 miles

Front Wiper Blades Worn

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

OSF Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

Offside Front 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 9 Jul 2013 91,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 50,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,421 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,844 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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SW55 EKL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SW55 EKL, 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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SW55 EKL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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