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MA05 XWE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,340 mi
Last recorded113,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 113,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,557 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 105,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,153 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2019 96,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 77,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 66,201 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 66,190 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,390 miles

HANDBRACKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,088 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 XWE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA05 XWE, 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 MA05 XWE registered?

MA05 XWE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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