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X3 DTE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 DTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 90,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 90,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,833 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,638 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,906 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 60,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,647 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed pads on front seatbelts to test belts fully fully

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corroding

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

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

Rear discs corroding

Removed pads from front seatbelts to test correctly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on the outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 31,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DTE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X3 DTE, 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 X3 DTE registered?

X3 DTE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is X3 DTE safe to buy?

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