2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · BV55 VJP
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 193,019 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BV55 VJP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2022
- 193,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV55 VJP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (BV55 VJP) between November 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”.
BV55 VJP Mileage History
- 29/11/200847,962 mi
- 21/11/200963,498 mi+15,536 mi
- 14/12/201070,343 mi+6,845 mi
- 14/12/201070,343 mi
- 10/12/201179,614 mi+9,271 mi
- 15/12/201291,385 mi+11,771 mi
- 10/12/2013102,570 mi+11,185 mi
- 10/11/2014112,453 mi+9,883 mi
- 05/11/2015119,208 mi+6,755 mi
- 08/11/2016128,071 mi+8,863 mi
- 16/11/2016128,145 mi+74 mi
- 31/10/2017141,078 mi+12,933 mi
- 27/10/2018154,747 mi+13,669 mi
- 31/10/2019164,169 mi+9,422 mi
- 10/10/2020177,087 mi+12,918 mi
- 06/11/2021181,584 mi+4,497 mi
- 29/10/2022193,019 mi+11,435 mi
- 29/10/2022193,019 mi
Average of roughly 10,426 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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