2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · FA05 AZF
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 181,964 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA05 AZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 181,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA05 AZF 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 (FA05 AZF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FA05 AZF Mileage History
- 24/05/2022152,226 mi
- 03/05/2023156,111 mi+3,885 mi
- 24/05/2024170,138 mi+14,027 mi
- 09/05/2025181,963 mi+11,825 mi
- 19/05/2025181,964 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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