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SY55 EHJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,851 mi
Last recorded186,851 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 EHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 186,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 175,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Intercooler loose at offside end, ? broken mount

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre flat, inflated but leaking through defective valve

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper linkage mount broken/ loose. Arm fouling bonnet.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Several exhaust shields detached and or loose

Thrust bearing rattle when clutch operated.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 157,378 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper linkage mount broken/ loose. Arm fouling bonnet.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Several exhaust shields detached and or loose

Thrust bearing rattle when clutch operated.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 139,607 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper wheel box worn / knocking on frame when operating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 5 notches free play (3.1.6b)

clutch noise when depressing pedal

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,651 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 124,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached bolt missing (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside wheel box worn

Offside Rear Inner door handle broken

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached bolt missing (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside wheel box worn

Offside Rear Inner door handle broken

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,132 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,615 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,340 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,090 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY55 EHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY55 EHJ, 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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SY55 EHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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