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BF05 XSO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,774 mi
Last recorded111,774 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,760 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 106,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 100,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,401 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,396 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,394 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 92,961 miles

4x4 light on

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

4x4 warning on dash

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

tpms on

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 90,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

4x4 advisory on dash on

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,064 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

yellow advisory light on dash for 4x4

Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

yellow advisory light on dash for 4x4

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,126 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 42,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 42,547 miles

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 22 Mar 2008 30,826 miles

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

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

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 XSO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XSO, 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 BF05 XSO registered?

BF05 XSO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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