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EA55 USL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,046 mi
Last recorded157,046 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 USL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 157,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 157,035 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 150,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 150,491 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 150,336 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,459 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 146,459 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,753 miles

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING/DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH LINER TRIM MISSING/DAMAGED

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING/DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH LINER TRIM MISSING/DAMAGED

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,534 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front wheel arch liner loose

Windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2020 125,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front wheel arch liner loose

Windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2019 122,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,053 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 121,053 miles

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,672 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,249 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)

n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight perishing to walls and tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,247 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres have perishing to walls and tread

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 USL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EA55 USL, 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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EA55 USL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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