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OU55 KMX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,284 mi
Last recorded191,284 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 KMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 191,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 191,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 181,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Backing plate insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 146,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 May 2018 126,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 126,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 105,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,686 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 34,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,517 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 29,515 miles

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

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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OU55 KMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OU55 KMX, 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 OU55 KMX registered?

OU55 KMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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