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MM55 VNS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 VNS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 118,543 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,588 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,692 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,833 miles

Parking Brake Effort Only Just Reached Lower Limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,938 miles

Parking Brake Only Just Met Required Efficiency.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,916 miles

Both rear tyres getting low in centre tread

Front brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,131 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,131 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,678 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 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)

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 VNS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 VNS registered?

MM55 VNS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is MM55 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 VNS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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