2005 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · KK05 AFN
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 84,366 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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KK05 AFN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2016
- 84,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KK05 AFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (KK05 AFN) between August 2008 and July 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
KK05 AFN Mileage History
- 23/08/200836,516 mi
- 18/08/200944,805 mi+8,289 mi
- 29/10/201052,469 mi+7,664 mi
- 08/02/201260,412 mi+7,943 mi
- 31/07/201369,827 mi+9,415 mi
- 29/07/201475,554 mi+5,727 mi
- 08/07/201579,865 mi+4,311 mi
- 28/07/201684,366 mi+4,501 mi
Average of roughly 6,035 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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