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BK55 TFJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,523 mi
Last recorded164,523 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 164,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 154,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise : both rear shock-absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 147,681 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise : both rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 147,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 146,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,238 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,807 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 127,807 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,282 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 117,280 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,154 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,637 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber cover loose.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,446 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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BK55 TFJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK55 TFJ, 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 BK55 TFJ registered?

BK55 TFJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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