2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · BF05 XVN
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 126,875 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 XVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 126,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 XVN 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 (BF05 XVN) between April 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front transfer box propshaft rear UJ/Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
BF05 XVN Mileage History
- 27/04/2023121,171 mi
- 29/04/2023121,171 mi
- 04/04/2024126,592 mi+5,421 mi
- 23/04/2024126,803 mi+211 mi
- 23/05/2024126,875 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 5,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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