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FK05 DJH

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK05 DJH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 142,431 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 142,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 136,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,398 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 10 Mar 2022 110,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 101,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,528 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,669 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,946 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,141 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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FK05 DJH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FK05 DJH, 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 FK05 DJH registered?

FK05 DJH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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