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BL55 VUK

2005 Bmw X3 · Petrol · 2979cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2979cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw X3 Petrol 2979cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 87,450 miles on the clock, averaging 7,808 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 VUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,808

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,967
Average per year7,808
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL55 VUK 24k40k56k72k87k '09'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,450 miles
Since last MOT+12,967 miles
PASS
Mileage74,483 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage64,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage55,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage50,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,937 miles
PASS
Mileage43,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage36,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage30,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage24,150 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VUK
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 VUK

What car is BL55 VUK?

BL55 VUK is a black Bmw X3, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 VUK?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 VUK was 87,450 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 VUK passed its MOT?

BL55 VUK has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2017.

Is BL55 VUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 VUK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL55 VUK?

BL55 VUK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.