2005 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · LA55 WWP
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 149,399 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,399 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.
LA55 WWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 149,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LA55 WWP Mileage History
- 24/01/2023129,659 mi
- 24/01/2023129,661 mi+2 mi
- 08/02/2024138,919 mi+9,258 mi
- 14/02/2025149,270 mi+10,351 mi
- 21/02/2025149,399 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 9,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 WWP 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 (LA55 WWP) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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