2005 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · MH05 DSU
2005 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 136,609 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 DSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 136,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 DSU 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 (MH05 DSU) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
MH05 DSU Mileage History
- 21/09/2022119,924 mi
- 22/09/2023121,186 mi+1,262 mi
- 12/09/2024122,432 mi+1,246 mi
- 24/09/2025124,588 mi+2,156 mi
- 30/09/2026136,609 mi+12,021 mi
Average of roughly 4,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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