2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · MM55 CCZ
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 139,148 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,148 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.
MM55 CCZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 139,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 CCZ 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 (MM55 CCZ) between January 2009 and February 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2025 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: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MM55 CCZ Mileage History
- 08/01/200944,470 mi
- 06/02/201051,761 mi+7,291 mi
- 26/01/201157,646 mi+5,885 mi
- 10/08/201162,382 mi+4,736 mi
- 11/08/201162,382 mi
- 07/08/201268,156 mi+5,774 mi
- 09/09/201373,784 mi+5,628 mi
- 08/09/201480,084 mi+6,300 mi
- 08/09/201480,084 mi
- 03/09/201585,330 mi+5,246 mi
- 01/09/201689,020 mi+3,690 mi
- 01/09/201689,020 mi
- 04/09/201792,684 mi+3,664 mi
- 04/09/201792,685 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/201895,610 mi+2,925 mi
- 16/08/201895,642 mi+32 mi
- 29/08/201999,549 mi+3,907 mi
- 30/08/201999,549 mi
- 14/08/2020101,460 mi+1,911 mi
- 08/09/2021105,529 mi+4,069 mi
- 08/09/2021105,529 mi
- 16/01/2023122,090 mi+16,561 mi
- 17/01/2023122,102 mi+12 mi
- 16/02/2024130,383 mi+8,281 mi
- 15/02/2025139,145 mi+8,762 mi
- 19/02/2025139,148 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,875 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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