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FA05 DTY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 103,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,288 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,455 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,776 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,738 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor is damaged and hanging loose

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)

plastic floor and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,041 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,152 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 44,375 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 44,375 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake lights working but one operated by another lamp

offside rear one of two side lamps not working

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,121 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,481 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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FA05 DTY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FA05 DTY, 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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FA05 DTY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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