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GP55 KOB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,143 mi
Last recorded145,143 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 145,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 124,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,076 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 116,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,605 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,563 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 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,819 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 31,819 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,475 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in center tread, not deep enough to reach tread.

Rear tyres have age cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 26,475 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in center tread, not deep enough to reach tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres have age cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 22,477 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,849 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,667 miles

offside headlamp lense damaged

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 KOB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GP55 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

GP55 KOB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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