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DX55 XBW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,593 mi
Last recorded185,593 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 XBW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 185,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 185,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 182,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 179,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 169,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 139,226 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 139,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer and Inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 125,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,096 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,484 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,484 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades worn to excess (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,052 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,055 miles

exhaust emissions to low to register on gas analyser

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,312 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 20,288 miles

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

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 XBW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBW, 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 DX55 XBW registered?

DX55 XBW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DX55 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 XBW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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