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E20 DMP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,390 mi
Last recorded51,390 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 DMP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 51,390 miles

off side rear tyre cracked in side

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,398 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 36,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,231 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,657 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,006 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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E20 DMP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E20 DMP, 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 E20 DMP registered?

E20 DMP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is E20 DMP safe to buy?

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