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GK55 AOW

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,450 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 132,442 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,339 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 116,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,225 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,101 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,779 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,511 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 54,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,836 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,369 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 27,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,325 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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GK55 AOW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GK55 AOW, 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 GK55 AOW registered?

GK55 AOW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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