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FX55 ODC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ODC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 104,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,055 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,212 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 92,212 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,511 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 83,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,711 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,475 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 14,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,245 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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FX55 ODC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX55 ODC, 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 FX55 ODC registered?

FX55 ODC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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