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SY55 XAS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,026 mi
Last recorded209,026 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 209,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 184,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,457 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside tread

offside rear tyre cut on tread cord not exposed

Fail 3 Dec 2013 165,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside tread

offside rear tyre cut on tread cord not exposed

Pass 6 Dec 2012 146,019 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 124,245 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,268 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,690 miles

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

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

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 XAS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAS, 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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What year was SY55 XAS registered?

SY55 XAS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is SY55 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 XAS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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