2005 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · RK05 UKS
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 146,113 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,113 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.
RK05 UKS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 146,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK05 UKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (RK05 UKS) between July 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”.
RK05 UKS Mileage History
- 28/07/200832,048 mi
- 16/07/200936,644 mi+4,596 mi
- 16/07/200936,644 mi
- 26/07/201040,664 mi+4,020 mi
- 09/08/201145,541 mi+4,877 mi
- 09/08/201145,541 mi
- 17/08/201250,434 mi+4,893 mi
- 31/05/201354,571 mi+4,137 mi
- 16/08/201459,494 mi+4,923 mi
- 19/12/201460,658 mi+1,164 mi
- 13/11/201578,281 mi+17,623 mi
- 01/11/201697,139 mi+18,858 mi
- 03/11/201697,342 mi+203 mi
- 19/10/2017118,088 mi+20,746 mi
- 24/10/2017118,091 mi+3 mi
- 06/01/2019119,475 mi+1,384 mi
- 06/01/2019119,479 mi+4 mi
- 11/01/2020126,500 mi+7,021 mi
- 11/01/2020126,500 mi
- 19/01/2021126,754 mi+254 mi
- 20/01/2022132,486 mi+5,732 mi
- 01/12/2022135,565 mi+3,079 mi
- 30/11/2023140,912 mi+5,347 mi
- 11/08/2025146,113 mi+5,201 mi
- 11/08/2025146,113 mi
Average of roughly 6,695 miles per year across 25 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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