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2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,980 mi
Last recorded38,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 BW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 35,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,866 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 31,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,195 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn severely on inner egde

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,562 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 23,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,013 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,898 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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87 BW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 87 BW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 87 BW registered?

87 BW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is 87 BW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 BW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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