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MM05 EXJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,023 mi
Last recorded94,023 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2025 90,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching sensor depth (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake has only a small of amount of reverse travel , adjustment require

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2024 85,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching sensor depth (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake has only a small of amount of reverse travel , adjustment require

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 May 2023 78,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 74,955 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 74,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 71,507 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 69,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,618 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 59,551 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 59,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,408 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,765 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 52,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 49,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 May 2012 46,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 39,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 34,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,626 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3.5mm with wear to inner edge and slight perishing along tread

brake fluid level below maximum mark on resevoir

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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MM05 EXJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MM05 EXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM05 EXJ registered?

MM05 EXJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MM05 EXJ safe to buy?

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