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MM55 XAN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

224,337 mi
Last recorded224,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 224,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 224,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2024 201,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 181,117 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 181,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 169,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 158,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,109 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,283 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 130,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,462 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,462 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 116,879 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight noise on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted and engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,812 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,453 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 65,453 miles

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

O/S/F Brake caliper bleed nipple broken off

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2010 44,336 miles

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

Under panels fitted to underside of car unable to see some items

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,971 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 XAN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MM55 XAN, 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 XAN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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