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B6 ENO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,406 mi
Last recorded180,406 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ENO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 180,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 175,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 169,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 164,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 159,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 154,546 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 154,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osfv / nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,805 miles

All four tyres wearing low in tread depth.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 141,794 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 141,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 135,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML Illuminated.

Offside Rear wheel and suspension arm damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,074 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 128,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,987 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,131 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,645 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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B6 ENO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B6 ENO, 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 B6 ENO registered?

B6 ENO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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