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GBSN55MME

BMW X3

2005 · BLACK · DIESEL · 161,161 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-08-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition22 MOT tests · 18 passed

MOT History — 22 tests · 18 passed · 4 failed

PASS23 August 2025
161,161 mi
  • MINORParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
FAIL16 August 2025
161,108 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))
  • MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MINORParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYbrake wear wire broken offside rear - brake wear indicator light on dash
PASS15 July 2024
150,660 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL12 July 2024
150,657 mi
  • MAJORAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS10 July 2023
141,695 mi
FAIL4 July 2023
141,691 mi
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS10 January 2022
136,219 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAIL10 January 2022
136,219 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • PRSOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS7 November 2020
131,747 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYengine covers and undertrays fitted
PASS5 November 2019
130,178 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYengine covers and undertrays fitted
PASS3 November 2018
126,240 mi
PASS26 October 2017
115,668 mi
PASS29 October 2016
105,591 mi
PASS3 November 2015
95,418 mi
PASS22 November 2014
90,459 mi
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDItems removed from driver's view prior to test
PASS7 December 2013
81,513 mi
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • USER ENTEREDcut in offside front tyre outer sidewall
PASS25 March 2013
76,573 mi
PASS4 October 2012
75,474 mi
PASS4 October 2011
68,258 mi
PASS8 September 2010
55,225 mi
PASS1 October 2009
46,167 mi
PASS12 September 2008
37,393 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-09
CO₂ emissions
191 g/km
Tax due
2026-07-17
MOT expiry
2026-08-22
Recorded mileage
161,161 mi

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