2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SV55 AVY
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 187,050 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,050 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.
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SV55 AVY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 187,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV55 AVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (SV55 AVY) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 ball joint excessively worn also dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
SV55 AVY Mileage History
- 01/11/2021181,892 mi
- 11/11/2021181,900 mi+8 mi
- 18/10/2022187,049 mi+5,149 mi
- 18/10/2022187,050 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,368 miles per year across 4 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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