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R24 DLT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 DLT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 150,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 129,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear stabiliser arm corroded

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

Offside Rear stabiliser arm corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,109 miles

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 70,772 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 70,772 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,133 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,098 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 43,366 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,461 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 39,430 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R24 DLT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R24 DLT, 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 R24 DLT registered?

R24 DLT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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