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SY55 LGC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,740 mi
Last recorded138,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 138,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 138,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system burst (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 135,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,512 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,512 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,377 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 51,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,632 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,632 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,563 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 LGC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY55 LGC registered?

SY55 LGC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SY55 LGC safe to buy?

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