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SO55 UXM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,103 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 121,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,132 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,491 miles

covers fitted restricting testers view

parking brake just passed on 18%

vehicle tested in wet weather!

Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,407 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,407 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside front is 235/50-18 Offside front is 255/45-18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside rear is 235/50-18 Offside rear is 255/45-18 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,831 miles

engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,841 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 96,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,824 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 94,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edgies

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edgies

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,438 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2013 72,106 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn out on edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn out inner edge

washer fluid leak

Pass 1 May 2012 62,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,429 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 55,423 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,349 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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SO55 UXM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

SO55 UXM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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