2005 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · KM55 CZD
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 166,609 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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KM55 CZD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 166,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM55 CZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (KM55 CZD) between November 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + breaking up due to excessive heat[binding] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KM55 CZD Mileage History
- 06/11/200838,183 mi
- 02/11/200950,053 mi+11,870 mi
- 03/11/201060,168 mi+10,115 mi
- 02/11/201171,347 mi+11,179 mi
- 25/10/201278,420 mi+7,073 mi
- 18/10/201494,264 mi+15,844 mi
- 20/10/201494,265 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/201599,852 mi+5,587 mi
- 24/10/2016108,137 mi+8,285 mi
- 18/06/2018122,424 mi+14,287 mi
- 28/01/2019127,733 mi+5,309 mi
- 28/01/2020136,594 mi+8,861 mi
- 28/01/2020136,596 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2021141,005 mi+4,409 mi
- 27/01/2021141,007 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2022145,228 mi+4,221 mi
- 11/03/2022145,235 mi+7 mi
- 20/04/2023150,427 mi+5,192 mi
- 20/04/2023150,429 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2024155,484 mi+5,055 mi
- 30/04/2024155,489 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/2025161,889 mi+6,400 mi
- 03/07/2025161,916 mi+27 mi
- 17/07/2025161,970 mi+54 mi
- 16/07/2026166,587 mi+4,617 mi
- 29/07/2026166,609 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 7,245 miles per year across 26 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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