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SP55 KCG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,375 mi
Last recorded155,375 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 KCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 155,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,305 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at join

Pass 14 Aug 2023 150,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 148,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 146,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 146,295 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 132,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,714 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 102,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,396 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2012 82,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,085 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,294 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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SP55 KCG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SP55 KCG, 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 SP55 KCG registered?

SP55 KCG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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