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SO55 DVR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,531 mi
Last recorded171,531 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 171,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 171,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 167,765 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 167,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 162,842 miles

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 156,649 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 148,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 141,603 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring located incorrectly

Fail 12 Oct 2020 141,603 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring located incorrectly

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 134,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 127,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,808 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 106,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,170 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,340 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,141 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,388 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Neareside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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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SO55 DVR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 SO55 DVR, 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 SO55 DVR registered?

SO55 DVR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is SO55 DVR safe to buy?

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