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X3 DKH

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 DKH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 111,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 111,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,316 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 107,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 105,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 102,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,352 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,352 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,900 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,360 miles

advise- rear tyres getting low.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,503 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres 3mm

Cuts in outer wall n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,503 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres 3mm

Cuts in outer wall n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,012 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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X3 DKH 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 72%.

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 X3 DKH, 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 X3 DKH registered?

X3 DKH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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