2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PV55 VMT
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 198,692 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,692 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.
PV55 VMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2026
- 198,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PV55 VMT Mileage History
- 08/04/2024176,257 mi
- 08/04/2024176,257 mi
- 11/04/2025189,691 mi+13,434 mi
- 11/04/2025189,691 mi
- 30/05/2026198,692 mi+9,001 mi
Average of roughly 10,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PV55 VMT 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 (PV55 VMT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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