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EX05 FBB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 138,254 miles

fuel cap oring is perished.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 138,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap oring is perished.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 132,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides... Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 132,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides... Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 127,323 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2024 127,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2023 127,105 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 124,392 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 124,392 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,235 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,684 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,697 miles

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All four tyres have close to the legal minimum limit & n/s front tyre-wall badly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2011 56,262 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All discs worn

Both front wipers need renewing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,285 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,025 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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EX05 FBB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EX05 FBB, 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 EX05 FBB registered?

EX05 FBB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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