2005 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · ST05 LUD
2005 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 136,103 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST05 LUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 136,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST05 LUD 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 (ST05 LUD) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
ST05 LUD Mileage History
- 11/09/2023128,167 mi
- 22/07/2024134,329 mi+6,162 mi
- 17/07/2025135,718 mi+1,389 mi
- 17/07/2025135,718 mi
- 15/07/2026136,103 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 2,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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