2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GF05 XRA
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 112,497 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
GF05 XRA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2016
- 112,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GF05 XRA Mileage History
- 06/12/200715,596 mi
- 11/08/200825,036 mi+9,440 mi
- 14/07/200933,288 mi+8,252 mi
- 29/11/201047,058 mi+13,770 mi
- 30/11/201047,159 mi+101 mi
- 08/12/201161,007 mi+13,848 mi
- 09/12/201161,007 mi
- 20/11/201271,857 mi+10,850 mi
- 28/10/201385,326 mi+13,469 mi
- 29/11/201497,146 mi+11,820 mi
- 12/10/2015102,366 mi+5,220 mi
- 31/10/2016112,497 mi+10,131 mi
Average of roughly 10,883 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
GF05 XRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (GF05 XRA) between December 2007 and October 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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