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W555 DEL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

149,391 mi
Last recorded149,391 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 DEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 149,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 146,826 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,870 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 124,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,830 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 115,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 65,466 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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W555 DEL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W555 DEL, 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 W555 DEL registered?

W555 DEL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is W555 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W555 DEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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