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AU05 MXE

2005 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,045 mi
Last recorded147,045 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 MXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 147,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 147,045 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,532 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 139,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 134,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 134,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,634 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside rear cv joint deteriorating

oil dampness at gearbox

Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,879 miles

both front tyres wearing

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,583 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2019 109,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,954 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,314 miles

all tyres wearing badly on edges advise replacement

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,424 miles

crack in windscreen,front tyres wearing low,rear tyres worn low.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,677 miles

some wear to rear tyres.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,175 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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AU05 MXE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU05 MXE, 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 AU05 MXE registered?

AU05 MXE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AU05 MXE safe to buy?

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