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TG55 AML

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,712 mi
Last recorded185,712 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG55 AML
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 185,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 180,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 172,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 163,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 163,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 149,667 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 134,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 134,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 130,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 130,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,179 miles

oil leak

parking brake only just meets requirement.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,737 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,577 miles

advise front tyres n/s o/s low tread depth

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2009 42,562 miles

inspected front pads best as possible /rear brake pads very low close to 1.5mm/rear brake discs slightly scored

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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TG55 AML is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TG55 AML, 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 TG55 AML registered?

TG55 AML is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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