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EM55 KOU

2005 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1995cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 166,973 miles on the clock, averaging 7,653 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EM55 KOU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,653

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,340
Average per year7,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EM55 KOU 30k65k99k133k167k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage165,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,633 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage162,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage159,631 miles
Since last MOT+10,900 miles
PASS
Mileage148,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage139,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage135,351 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage126,929 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage117,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage109,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage98,169 miles
Since last MOT+14,056 miles
PASS
Mileage84,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage80,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,083 miles
PASS
Mileage73,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage66,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage58,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage50,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,192 miles
PASS
Mileage41,539 miles
Since last MOT+11,119 miles
PASS
Mileage30,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 KOU
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEM — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EM55 KOU

What car is EM55 KOU?

EM55 KOU is an blue Bmw X3, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EM55 KOU?

The last recorded mileage for EM55 KOU was 166,973 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EM55 KOU passed its MOT?

EM55 KOU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2026.

Is EM55 KOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM55 KOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EM55 KOU?

EM55 KOU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.