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05SO2053

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,926 mi
Last recorded160,926 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05SO2053
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,926 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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05SO2053 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05SO2053, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 05SO2053?

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What year was 05SO2053 registered?

05SO2053 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is 05SO2053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05SO2053 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05SO2053 have outstanding finance?

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