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BL55 GHF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,896 mi
Last recorded164,896 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 164,896 miles

Intermittent amber abs light on dash

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody / Chassis / Suspension / brake corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 159,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 152,939 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 152,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 143,511 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,568 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,052 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,959 miles

Brake fluid below max mark

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 114,959 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid below max mark

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,009 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 68,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 68,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking in tread

front discs worn

nsf tyre worn on outer edge /osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,056 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall & nail in tyre & close to limit marks

o/s/r tyre cracking beteew tread

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall & nail in tyre & close to limit marks

o/s/r tyre cracking beteew tread

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,729 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,188 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,547 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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BL55 GHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 GHF, 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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BL55 GHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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