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DY05 FKW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,860 mi
Last recorded151,860 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 151,860 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 151,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 149,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 140,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,864 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 129,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,848 miles

4x4 Transmission drive fault lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,179 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,730 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,253 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 116,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,519 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2016 96,833 miles
Fail 29 May 2015

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 82,398 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 82,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,686 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,671 miles

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

excessive parking brake travel

sill covers and undershields fitted

windscreen starting to mark

Pass 26 May 2009 49,671 miles

excessive parking brake travel

sill covers and undershields fitted

windscreen starting to mark

Pass 21 May 2008 38,802 miles

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

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 FKW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY05 FKW, 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 DY05 FKW registered?

DY05 FKW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is DY05 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 FKW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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