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DU05 OPK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,859 mi
Last recorded131,859 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 131,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 123,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 113,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 104,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 104,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 73,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,005 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,312 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,447 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 OPK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

DU05 OPK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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