2005 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · VE55 FFG
2005 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 162,826 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE55 FFG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/03/2022
- 162,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE55 FFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (VE55 FFG) between September 2008 and March 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
VE55 FFG Mileage History
- 17/09/200845,551 mi
- 02/09/200958,432 mi+12,881 mi
- 01/09/201071,154 mi+12,722 mi
- 31/08/201186,584 mi+15,430 mi
- 29/05/201294,515 mi+7,931 mi
- 23/05/2013110,150 mi+15,635 mi
- 30/05/2014118,372 mi+8,222 mi
- 30/05/2014118,372 mi
- 01/05/2015121,917 mi+3,545 mi
- 01/05/2015121,917 mi
- 03/06/2016130,380 mi+8,463 mi
- 03/06/2016130,384 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/2017136,301 mi+5,917 mi
- 05/06/2017136,301 mi
- 12/05/2018142,959 mi+6,658 mi
- 15/05/2018143,095 mi+136 mi
- 17/07/2019156,445 mi+13,350 mi
- 14/07/2020156,991 mi+546 mi
- 16/07/2020156,992 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/2022162,823 mi+5,831 mi
- 01/03/2022162,826 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,719 miles per year across 21 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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