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KD05 ECE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 ECE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,911 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 100,090 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 89,124 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 84,904 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 74,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 53,280 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,639 miles

o/s front disc inner face slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 29,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,706 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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KD05 ECE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD05 ECE, 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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KD05 ECE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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