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SW55 FLK

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,685 mi
Last recorded125,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,685 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 125,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear & stop light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2025 115,880 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 110,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,849 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,695 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 90,621 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,462 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2015 67,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake out of balance and grabbing slightly on o/s/r wheel

Vibratrion damper on transfer box loose

o/s/r handbrake cable chaffing on anti roll bar link

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,755 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vibratrion damper on transfer box loose

o/s/r handbrake cable chaffing on anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,038 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)

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 26 Jan 2010 35,246 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 35,246 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,943 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 FLK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW55 FLK, 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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SW55 FLK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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