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BT55 WSU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,255 mi
Last recorded191,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 191,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 186,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer bead on alloy wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread in places to include worn on corners of inner treads and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centrte tread in places to include inner treads worn on corners and side walls inner (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front head lamps deteriating and lenses crazed

Fail 6 Mar 2025 186,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer bead on alloy wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread in places to include worn on corners of inner treads and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centrte tread in places to include inner treads worn on corners and side walls inner (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front head lamps deteriating and lenses crazed

Pass 1 Mar 2024 181,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 181,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 176,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 176,836 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 167,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 152,881 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))

brake pad light on

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,870 miles

Emission Too Low to Record a Reading

Fail 13 Dec 2017 114,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,766 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,638 miles

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Offside rear child seat fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 77,638 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Offside rear child seat fitted

Offside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,076 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,721 miles

front pads low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,076 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 42,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear seat belt is securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,507 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

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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BT55 WSU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT55 WSU, 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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BT55 WSU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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