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SW55 EKF

2005 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,891 mi
Last recorded169,891 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 169,891 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 30 Apr 2021 165,842 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 165,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 153,005 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 152,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 137,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 137,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 135,381 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated & leaking

n/s front brake disc splash guard corroded & loose/insecure

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear tyre worn bald inside edge/shoulder

o/s n/s front & rear tyres cracking on side walls/inside treads

o/s n/s front & rear tyres near lmit

windscreen washers weak in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2015 130,184 miles

front & rear tyres cracking on inside walls

n/s front brake disc shield loose/insecure

n/s rear tyre worn bald inside shoulder

Pass 7 May 2014 120,996 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 120,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,032 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,239 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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SW55 EKF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW55 EKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 EKF registered?

SW55 EKF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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