2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · X3 CEF
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 130,079 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X3 CEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 130,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X3 CEF 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 (X3 CEF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X3 CEF Mileage History
- 17/10/2022123,122 mi
- 13/10/2023126,943 mi+3,821 mi
- 29/10/2024129,064 mi+2,121 mi
- 22/10/2025130,079 mi+1,015 mi
- 27/10/2025130,079 mi
Average of roughly 2,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
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