2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AY05 YEB
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 273,774 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 273,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY05 YEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 273,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 YEB 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 (AY05 YEB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AY05 YEB Mileage History
- 24/01/2024236,131 mi
- 02/01/2025252,533 mi+16,402 mi
- 13/01/2025253,154 mi+621 mi
- 26/01/2026273,771 mi+20,617 mi
- 27/01/2026273,774 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 18,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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