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DY05 FHA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,837 mi
Last recorded141,837 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 141,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 141,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 138,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 133,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,503 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 131,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emission test wont register

Fail 7 Oct 2020 128,946 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure retaning clip (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/50/18 should be there (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emission test wont register

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 116,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,429 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,521 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,700 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,472 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 101,472 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear washer not working

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and are bold on inner edge

front left tyre severly perished and on 3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,306 miles

both rear tyres VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,092 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 12 May 2008 38,065 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 17,826 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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DY05 FHA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY05 FHA, 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 DY05 FHA registered?

DY05 FHA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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