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DG55 ONH

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

207,987 mi
Last recorded207,987 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ONH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 207,987 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 207,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 205,744 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 205,744 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 203,347 miles

parking brake requires attention/adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2019 198,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 198,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 186,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 186,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit avg 1.30, plate = 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 174,491 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 160,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 140,789 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 140,789 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,837 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,901 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,193 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,632 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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DG55 ONH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG55 ONH, 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 DG55 ONH registered?

DG55 ONH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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