2005 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · BD05 OLR
2005 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 146,878 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
BD05 OLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 146,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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BD05 OLR Mileage History
- 06/09/2022130,402 mi
- 06/09/2022130,402 mi
- 11/09/2023139,898 mi+9,496 mi
- 16/01/2025146,878 mi+6,980 mi
- 20/01/2025146,878 mi
Average of roughly 6,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD05 OLR 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 (BD05 OLR) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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