2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AK05 CDU
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 158,215 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,215 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AK05 CDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 158,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK05 CDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (AK05 CDU) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AK05 CDU Mileage History
- 25/07/2022141,601 mi
- 25/07/2022141,604 mi+3 mi
- 12/07/2023149,873 mi+8,269 mi
- 13/07/2023149,873 mi
- 18/07/2024158,215 mi+8,342 mi
Average of roughly 8,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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