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SY55 LBE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,696 mi
Last recorded192,696 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 192,696 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Fail 19 Oct 2022 192,391 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure loose clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,015 miles

both rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2020 157,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 137,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,752 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread on legal limit

wiper spindles worn

Fail 10 Oct 2016 119,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread on legal limit

wiper spindles worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,641 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,428 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 101,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,551 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 78,551 miles

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,742 miles

n/s/f lower part inner wing linner loose

Fail 13 Aug 2011 58,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

n/s/f lower part inner wing linner loose

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,359 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,359 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,737 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,737 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,393 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,393 miles

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

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

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 LBE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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