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SB55 FFH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,923 mi
Last recorded184,923 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 184,923 miles

Coil spring worn front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays secured

Pass 2 Dec 2024 174,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,633 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Dec 2022 152,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tested in wet conditions

under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 149,351 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,537 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear hand brake drums running oval

engine cover fitted unable to inspect some under bonnet items/areas

engine light on

exhaust heat shields loose

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure/fuel system/electrical equipment

Fail 13 Nov 2018 138,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading 000 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear hand brake drums running oval

engine cover fitted unable to inspect some under bonnet items/areas

engine light on

exhaust heat shields loose

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure/fuel system/electrical equipment

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,407 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off engine (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on istrument panel on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 101,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear shocker cover insercure

Fail 20 Nov 2013 91,390 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear shocker cover insercure

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,053 miles

poss rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,162 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,563 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,040 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 FFH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver 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 SB55 FFH, 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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SB55 FFH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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