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DU05 FCN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 133,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 133,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 127,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,387 miles

Central exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 121,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,590 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,759 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,303 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,303 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,664 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,243 miles

Cut to sidewall of n/s/r tyre, cords not exposed

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,061 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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DU05 FCN 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 79.2%.

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 DU05 FCN, 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 DU05 FCN registered?

DU05 FCN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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