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OE55 GWC

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,194 mi
Last recorded108,194 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 GWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 108,194 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,215 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,438 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 99,438 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,745 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,265 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,711 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,318 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,329 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,328 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,433 miles

all 4 tyres near legal limit

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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OE55 GWC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE55 GWC, 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 OE55 GWC registered?

OE55 GWC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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