2005 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · RF05 EHR
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 163,886 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,886 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF05 EHR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 163,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 EHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (RF05 EHR) between December 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.
RF05 EHR Mileage History
- 13/12/200718,717 mi
- 02/09/200969,756 mi+51,039 mi
- 01/09/201082,119 mi+12,363 mi
- 18/08/201193,208 mi+11,089 mi
- 11/08/2012105,036 mi+11,828 mi
- 12/08/2013116,348 mi+11,312 mi
- 12/08/2013116,348 mi
- 18/08/2014127,529 mi+11,181 mi
- 18/08/2014127,529 mi
- 16/12/2015136,268 mi+8,739 mi
- 16/12/2015136,268 mi
- 18/05/2017143,237 mi+6,969 mi
- 20/05/2017143,237 mi
- 25/05/2018145,679 mi+2,442 mi
- 29/04/2019147,031 mi+1,352 mi
- 29/04/2019147,031 mi
- 13/07/2021148,536 mi+1,505 mi
- 12/07/2022154,364 mi+5,828 mi
- 11/07/2023158,447 mi+4,083 mi
- 13/07/2024159,862 mi+1,415 mi
- 11/07/2025160,443 mi+581 mi
- 20/07/2026163,886 mi+3,443 mi
Average of roughly 7,804 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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