2005 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · MM55 XAF
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 141,270 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,270 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.
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 XAF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
- 141,270 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.
MM55 XAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (MM55 XAF) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2022 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MM55 XAF Mileage History
- 28/10/2021134,061 mi
- 09/11/2022141,270 mi+7,209 mi
- 11/11/2022141,270 mi
Average of roughly 6,953 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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