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SO55 XNR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,943 mi
Last recorded166,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 166,943 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washers low on pressure

Pass 21 Jun 2025 161,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 154,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 154,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 144,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Small leak from CV boot (still prevents the ingress of dirt )

Fail 16 May 2023 144,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OSF position lamp extinguishes when headlamps operate (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Small leak from CV boot (still prevents the ingress of dirt )

Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,099 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 127,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,617 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,587 miles

rear discs corroding

rear pads

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,663 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,048 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,047 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,975 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2011 84,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,711 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,313 miles

advisory both rear tyres getting low on tread ,also treads starting to split

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,138 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,138 miles

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

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 XNR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNR, 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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SO55 XNR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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