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BG55 UGM

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,296 mi
Last recorded128,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UGM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 128,296 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 128,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2023 122,315 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside & Nearside limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 113,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside & Nearside limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,415 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,448 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 110,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,410 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 106,061 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)

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 89,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2009 36,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,481 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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BG55 UGM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG55 UGM, 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 BG55 UGM registered?

BG55 UGM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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