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EA55 DGY

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,769 miles

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,497 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 89,304 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 89,304 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,532 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 86,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,196 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,499 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,982 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,315 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 43,306 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low.

O/S/Front tyre worn on edge.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,945 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,508 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 19,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,933 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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EA55 DGY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EA55 DGY, 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 EA55 DGY registered?

EA55 DGY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EA55 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 DGY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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