2005 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · EO55 EBF
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 131,726 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO55 EBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 131,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO55 EBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (EO55 EBF) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 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: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”.
EO55 EBF Mileage History
- 08/07/2022107,861 mi
- 02/08/2023110,858 mi+2,997 mi
- 26/07/2024113,242 mi+2,384 mi
- 26/07/2024131,726 mi+18,484 mi
Average of roughly 11,635 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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