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MP55 DFF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 DFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 135,079 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,979 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 122,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 112,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 104,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,595 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,250 miles

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

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)

Oil leak rear of engine area

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,808 miles

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)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,156 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 52,156 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,053 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 28,020 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,978 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Undershield fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 20,978 miles

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

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

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Undershield fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,769 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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MP55 DFF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MP55 DFF, 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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MP55 DFF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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