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MK55 BTV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,647 mi
Last recorded179,647 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 BTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 179,647 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 179,647 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 172,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 164,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 150,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 May 2020 131,591 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2019 123,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,525 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly feathered and starting to perish

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Undertray fitted

Various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 May 2018 113,361 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly feathered and starting to perish

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Undertray fitted

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2017 102,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 102,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 102,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 90,754 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 90,725 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 77,246 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 12 May 2014 65,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 10 May 2014 65,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 56,267 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 11 May 2012 48,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,522 miles

unable to fully insect due to covers & shields

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,809 miles

excessive parking brake travel

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excessive parking brake travel

sill covers and full undershields fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,321 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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MK55 BTV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 BTV, 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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MK55 BTV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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