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GK05 UXF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,622 mi
Last recorded180,622 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UXF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 180,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 178,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 173,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 173,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 153,195 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low and heavily perished

o/s/f tyre worn low and heavily perished

o/s/r tyre worn low and heavily perished

Fail 4 Jan 2022 153,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn low and heavily perished

o/s/f tyre worn low and heavily perished

o/s/r tyre worn low and heavily perished

Pass 5 Jan 2021 145,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 145,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 141,586 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2019 135,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 126,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers very weak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,684 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers very weak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,237 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 119,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,848 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge and cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge and cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 88,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 78,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,452 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 69,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,080 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,443 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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GK05 UXF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK05 UXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK05 UXF registered?

GK05 UXF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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