2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SD05 YJL
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 188,105 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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SD05 YJL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 188,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD05 YJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (SD05 YJL) between July 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 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 (29 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to vehicle condition (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split and slight ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt B”.
SD05 YJL Mileage History
- 30/07/200821,537 mi
- 30/07/200821,537 mi
- 09/09/200931,787 mi+10,250 mi
- 20/09/201039,715 mi+7,928 mi
- 20/09/201039,715 mi
- 06/07/201145,285 mi+5,570 mi
- 03/07/201254,761 mi+9,476 mi
- 07/06/201364,986 mi+10,225 mi
- 16/06/201479,016 mi+14,030 mi
- 17/06/201479,046 mi+30 mi
- 12/06/201592,013 mi+12,967 mi
- 26/05/2016102,758 mi+10,745 mi
- 27/05/2017112,887 mi+10,129 mi
- 05/06/2018122,022 mi+9,135 mi
- 17/06/2019128,509 mi+6,487 mi
- 19/11/2020135,573 mi+7,064 mi
- 20/11/2020135,573 mi
- 04/10/2021141,192 mi+5,619 mi
- 27/09/2022145,684 mi+4,492 mi
- 13/10/2022145,763 mi+79 mi
- 30/09/2023157,632 mi+11,869 mi
- 11/10/2023158,178 mi+546 mi
- 03/10/2024164,074 mi+5,896 mi
- 03/10/2025176,836 mi+12,762 mi
- 06/10/2025176,836 mi
- 30/09/2026188,105 mi+11,269 mi
Average of roughly 9,168 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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