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MM55 MDE

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 MDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 87,494 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 87,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,028 miles

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

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 vehicle has tracking issue (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,512 miles

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

both fronts and offside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

nearside front and offside rear tyres tread between 2 and 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,951 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2017 62,939 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not release from seat back (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,576 miles

All tyres cracked on sidewalls

Damage to windscreen in zone A just less than 10mm

EML on indicating a fault

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle (subframe areas

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,808 miles

NSR OSR tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 43,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,259 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,259 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,158 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2008 20,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MDE, 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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What year was MM55 MDE registered?

MM55 MDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is MM55 MDE safe to buy?

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