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SB55 AVT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,229 mi
Last recorded104,229 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 AVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 100,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,273 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,415 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,505 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,051 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,228 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted covering under body components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,907 miles

Cracks in both rear tyres on side walls and tread pattern.

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor.

Nearside hand brake slower than offside hand brake in operation, on brake tester.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Cracks in both rear tyres on side walls and tread pattern.

Engine oil level above MAX MARK on dipstick.

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor.

Nearside hand brake slower than offside hand brake in operation, on brake tester.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,249 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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SB55 AVT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SB55 AVT, 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 SB55 AVT registered?

SB55 AVT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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