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5 XD

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 37,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 36,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 36,390 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 34,952 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 34,951 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 32,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,331 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 30,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,023 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 20,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,232 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 16,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,821 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 11,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 11,639 miles

four tyres cracks due to age

Fail 21 Nov 2013 11,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

four tyres cracks due to age

Pass 22 Nov 2011 11,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,492 miles

damage to near side rear tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2009 9,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to near side rear tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,360 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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5 XD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 XD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 XD registered?

5 XD is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is 5 XD safe to buy?

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