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BF05 VEH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

184,903 mi
Last recorded184,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 184,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 176,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 172,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 167,446 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside fuel tank damp, no signs or smell of leak on inspection

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 162,090 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 155,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (( light misting of oil )) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Both )) worn on inner edge)) 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ((Stone chip)) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 155,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ((Ball joint on hub)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((Both)) Front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (( light misting of oil )) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Both )) worn on inner edge)) 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ((Stone chip)) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 146,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,985 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2017 133,985 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 106,589 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 106,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,824 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 99,821 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,840 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,026 miles

offside rear inner position lamp not working

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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BF05 VEH 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 BF05 VEH, 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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BF05 VEH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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