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DX55 TKT

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,160 mi
Last recorded188,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TKT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 188,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 183,395 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2023 183,232 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 178,207 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 176,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 170,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2019 170,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 158,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,254 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,279 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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DX55 TKT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX55 TKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 TKT registered?

DX55 TKT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is DX55 TKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 TKT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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