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GL55CGV
2005 BMW X3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration GL55CGV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 06 Sep 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,208 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,215 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025 23 Jun 20266 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,940 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (Almost devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (Almost devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 64,006 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 64,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,331 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inner, outer sidewall damaged and tread in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,598 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, cuts in tread and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit, and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit, and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, cuts in tread and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,236 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 23 Jun 202620 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs starting to rust/ wear
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,811 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,335 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 23 Jun 202630 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,365 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 23 Jun 20265 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,680 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016 23 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,088 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 23 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014 23 Jun 202624 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,532 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013 23 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,956 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 23 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 18,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,664 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 23 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,924 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,295 MI
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GL55CGV was registered on 2005-12-08
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