2005 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · DG55 ABK
2005 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 72,213 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
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DG55 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 72,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (DG55 ABK) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
DG55 ABK Mileage History
- 07/09/202255,365 mi
- 12/09/202360,424 mi+5,059 mi
- 10/09/202470,680 mi+10,256 mi
- 19/08/202572,212 mi+1,532 mi
- 19/08/202572,213 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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