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WV55 SZD

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 SZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2355517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,391 miles

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,458 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 89,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,154 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,758 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 81,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,031 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,094 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WV55 SZD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WV55 SZD, 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 WV55 SZD registered?

WV55 SZD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 SZD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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