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M155 TFR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,279 mi
Last recorded163,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 TFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,279 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front of vehicle has slight damage.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 159,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front of vehicle has slight damage.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front wing mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 154,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front wing mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 150,220 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 150,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,032 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 115,573 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,127 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 100,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,538 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,153 miles

osf alloy wheel repaired

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

osf alloy wheel repaired

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,453 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,187 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,337 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,229 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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M155 TFR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M155 TFR, 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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M155 TFR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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