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SO55 MYX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,914 mi
Last recorded128,914 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 128,914 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oily around area of intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 124,718 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive area of turbo intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 124,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive area of turbo intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,079 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 120,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,056 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 115,054 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 108,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 108,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,924 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 101,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,682 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 89,680 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,491 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,901 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn @ 0mm on outer edges

gearbox mounting loose

nsf back plate insecure and osf back plate missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,784 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,043 miles

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,043 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,236 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 22,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,420 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,264 miles

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

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

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

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 MYX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

SO55 MYX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SO55 MYX safe to buy?

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