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DA05 XLT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,656 mi
Last recorded179,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XLT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 179,656 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perished slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose twisted slightly.

Underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2026 179,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perished slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose twisted slightly.

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 173,157 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 173,061 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 155,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 130,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 123,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 121,456 miles

Front brake backing plate insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2021 121,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 118,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,624 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,102 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,797 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,269 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,136 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,544 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,802 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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DA05 XLT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 DA05 XLT, 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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DA05 XLT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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