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MM55 BKO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 BKO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 94,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deep cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing/cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 80,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,150 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,572 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))

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Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,857 miles

exhaust hanger bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust hanger bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,791 miles

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,512 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,726 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,936 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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MM55 BKO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM55 BKO, 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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MM55 BKO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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