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GP55 KNW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,559 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 148,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 138,547 miles

off side rear height sensor link deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2024 138,515 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

off side rear height sensor link deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 100,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,963 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,763 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 58,763 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,673 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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GP55 KNW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GP55 KNW, 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 GP55 KNW registered?

GP55 KNW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GP55 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 KNW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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