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K9 EKT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 114,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,860 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 112,859 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,319 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both NSF OSF sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,569 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 104,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both sides shock absorbers weak

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,479 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,065 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,975 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2010 54,729 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,868 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 41,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,644 miles

all four tyres have slight slices in but not long enough to fail or deep enough

Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,845 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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K9 EKT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K9 EKT, 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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K9 EKT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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