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KB55 DGY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,568 mi
Last recorded128,568 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 DGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 128,568 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever requires slight adjustment

Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever will need adjustment

oil around engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,419 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,231 miles

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

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

extensive park brake travel

Fail 6 Sep 2022 124,104 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 118,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Apr 2020 118,783 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,679 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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KB55 DGY 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 KB55 DGY, 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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KB55 DGY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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