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UFZ 7650

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

198,542 mi
Last recorded198,542 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 7650
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 198,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 198,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 176,953 miles

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

Rear both drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 148,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,532 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 113,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted handbrake shoes detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,286 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 94,286 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,619 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre cut

rear tyres approx 3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,382 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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UFZ 7650 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UFZ 7650, 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 UFZ 7650 registered?

UFZ 7650 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is UFZ 7650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFZ 7650 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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