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BF55 BXA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 109,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,492 miles

All 4 tyre's perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,833 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 104,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,082 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort to n/s/r handbrake

n/s/r outer handbrake cable rubbing on suspension arm

signs of perishing to both front tyres

signs of splitting to n/s/r axle carrier bush

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cable casing worn slightly as it appears to have been rubbing previously.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,009 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)

both rear tyres perishing edges of rear tyres not tobe regarded as grooves

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,236 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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BF55 BXA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BF55 BXA, 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 BF55 BXA registered?

BF55 BXA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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