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DS05 RYN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,289 mi
Last recorded184,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 RYN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 184,289 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 184,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 184,259 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2025 184,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 183,496 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 183,468 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats

Pass 13 Jul 2022 183,258 miles

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

tpms on

Pass 16 Jun 2021 180,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 175,065 miles

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

tpms on

Pass 27 Jun 2019 165,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 156,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS on the limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,829 miles

Smoke test limits only just met

Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,829 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Smoke test limits only just met

Pass 14 Jun 2016 139,674 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,106 miles

Dual mass flywheel noisy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 130,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Dual mass flywheel noisy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 114,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,763 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,940 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,656 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,867 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,856 miles

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

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

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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DS05 RYN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DS05 RYN, 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 DS05 RYN registered?

DS05 RYN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DS05 RYN safe to buy?

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