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MT54 MCD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,942 mi
Last recorded116,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 106,209 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 94,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,811 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,811 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,142 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,142 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,289 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,600 miles

both front tyres slightly perished around tread area

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,883 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 38,297 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear brake pads getting low

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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MT54 MCD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT54 MCD, 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 MT54 MCD registered?

MT54 MCD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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