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K555 ARM

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,511 mi
Last recorded205,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 ARM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 205,511 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 197,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 197,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 188,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2023 180,626 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 174,760 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 174,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 5 Jul 2021 166,979 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 166,971 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 160,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 160,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,104 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 154,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 138,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,104 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,104 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,861 miles

engine oil level low

engine slightly smoking

front number plate slightly cracked

slight smearing n/s o/s front wiper blades

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,009 miles

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

n/s wiper blade incorrect size

Pass 29 May 2009 35,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,613 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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K555 ARM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K555 ARM, 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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K555 ARM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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