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EX05 FTZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,324 mi
Last recorded234,324 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 234,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 229,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 223,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 218,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 211,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 211,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 206,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 199,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 193,731 miles

Front tyres are worn on outer edges

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2019 193,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 186,786 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 179,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 169,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

temp type fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 160,244 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

tempary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 148,520 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 148,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 135,424 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 124,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 124,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 115,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 70,091 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 FTZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

EX05 FTZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is EX05 FTZ safe to buy?

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