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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration OU55PFX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 03 Mar 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 190,626 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 190,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,183 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2025 7 Jul 202626 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,738 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 174,738 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,438 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023 7 Jul 20264 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,105 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022 7 Jul 202627 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,043 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,043 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,632 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front wheel stud mssing
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,027 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both front tyres worn smooth inner and outer edges
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,224 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018 7 Jul 20267 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,140 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017 7 Jul 202626 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,129 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 7 Jul 202626 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,129 MI
7 Jul 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,377 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 7 Jul 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,470 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 7 Jul 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,029 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,131 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,199 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 7 Jul 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,399 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 7 Jul 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,543 MI
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OU55PFX was registered on 2005-09-01
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