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BT05 ODF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,782 mi
Last recorded197,782 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ODF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 197,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 189,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,966 miles

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

under body surface rust

Fail 18 Oct 2022 165,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 138,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 112,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,617 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp rear cover missing

Nearside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp rear cover missing

Nearside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,497 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,860 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,833 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,896 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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BT05 ODF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT05 ODF, 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 BT05 ODF registered?

BT05 ODF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BT05 ODF safe to buy?

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