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ORL 5X

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,959 mi
Last recorded161,959 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 5X
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 161,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 153,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 142,548 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 130,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,490 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,298 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,161 miles

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,646 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 2 Nov 2015 50,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire incorrectly routed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,693 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 26,693 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,810 miles

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

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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ORL 5X is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ORL 5X, 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

How do I check the history of ORL 5X?

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What year was ORL 5X registered?

ORL 5X is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is ORL 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 5X shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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