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DX05 XXF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XXF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 114,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,066 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

both rear tyres cracking in-between

Pass 26 Mar 2022 110,178 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread

both rear tyres cracking in-between

rear pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,793 miles

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,314 miles

Centre seatbelt buckle incorrectly routed out from behind the seat bench

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,314 miles

Centre seatbelt buckle incorrectly routed out from behind the seat bench

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,256 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 42,176 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 36,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,144 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,456 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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DX05 XXF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX05 XXF, 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 DX05 XXF registered?

DX05 XXF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DX05 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 XXF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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