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D8 DCX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,118 mi
Last recorded81,118 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 78,086 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,237 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 72,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 67,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,221 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 55,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,189 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,254 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 39,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,967 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,394 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 15,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,436 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,414 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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D8 DCX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D8 DCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 DCX registered?

D8 DCX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is D8 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 DCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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