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MC05 XGR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

198,365 mi
Last recorded198,365 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XGR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 198,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion at brake system and suspension components and rear sub frame

Pass 1 Jul 2025 192,067 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 187,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 184,485 miles

general corrosion at brake system and suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 181,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 175,096 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 168,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 154,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 113,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 103,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,474 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly insecure.

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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MC05 XGR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MC05 XGR, 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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MC05 XGR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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