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XAU 553G

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,623 mi
Last recorded219,623 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAU 553G
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 219,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 215,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 215,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 210,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 203,172 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 196,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 196,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 187,281 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 187,280 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 178,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 168,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 150,415 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,746 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,975 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 60,751 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XAU 553G is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XAU 553G, 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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XAU 553G is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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