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MF05 FXS

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,692 mi
Last recorded178,692 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 FXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 178,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 164,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,878 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 142,197 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 142,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,095 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle/radiator area ()

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

high level brake light some leds not working

Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,094 miles

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

Coolant leak expansion bottle/radiator area ()

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

high level brake light some leds not working

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,185 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 112,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,149 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,167 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,226 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,807 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 May 2009 41,095 miles

Both front tyres perished but not down to the cords.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,572 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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MF05 FXS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MF05 FXS, 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 MF05 FXS registered?

MF05 FXS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is MF05 FXS safe to buy?

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