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MA05 GAA

2005 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,076 mi
Last recorded215,076 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 GAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 215,076 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 215,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 214,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 213,269 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 213,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 211,565 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 209,626 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 205,651 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

park brake effort low

Fail 6 Apr 2021 205,651 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 193,945 miles

park brake effort low

Pass 8 Apr 2019 178,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake high

Pass 4 Apr 2018 164,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres severely worn on inner areas of tread, immediate replacement advised

Fail 31 Mar 2016 148,164 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose retaining spring (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres severely worn on inner areas of tread, immediate replacement advised

Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 130,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,333 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 122,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 113,419 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 113,419 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 91,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,235 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 71,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,872 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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MA05 GAA is a 2005 BMW X3 in White 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 MA05 GAA, 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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MA05 GAA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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