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DU55 FSA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 148,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe and arms corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 148,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 148,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,420 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 147,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 147,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 146,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

park brake only just met required limit

Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,478 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner brake pad looks worn

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,829 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

park brake efficiency only just met requirement limit

rear drive shaft (at front of vehicle )has worn constant velocity joint(rear joint)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,365 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)

Offside Rear Brake backing plate catching on the brake disc

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit This tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,142 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,647 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,498 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,296 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,949 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,757 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,624 miles

Poor wipe of front and rear wiper blades. Bulb warning showing on dash.

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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DU55 FSA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU55 FSA, 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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DU55 FSA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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