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SY55 LDO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,558 mi
Last recorded143,558 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 143,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 127,236 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 122,514 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,412 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 108,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,998 miles

Nearside Front wiper hitting bonnet when in use not effecting clearance of windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

em light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,437 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

rear brake lights operate on different sections of lamp units

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,791 miles

offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

rear brake lights operate on different sections of lamp units

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 37,104 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,918 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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SY55 LDO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY55 LDO, 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 LDO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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