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MC05 XGY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,075 mi
Last recorded109,075 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,075 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 109,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 105,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn, tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,513 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,982 miles

front discs corroded on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,574 miles

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

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)

advise babyseat at n/s/r

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

advise n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyre valves are splitting and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,708 miles

front brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,109 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

covers under bonnet

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,393 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON FACES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,393 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON FACES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,740 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,740 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,002 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE ON LIMITS AT OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE TREAD CRACKING AND SPLITTING ON OUTER EDGE WHERE MEETS SIDEWALL

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,010 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall and wearing uneven.

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and tread cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,521 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,265 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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MC05 XGY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MC05 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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