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A10 SMP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,156 mi
Last recorded61,156 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SMP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,426 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 57,426 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 54,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 54,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 7 May 2015 42,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 37,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 35,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2011 31,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 31,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 27,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2010 27,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 23,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 19,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 15,797 miles

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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A10 SMP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 SMP, 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.

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A10 SMP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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