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A12 SKP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,559 mi
Last recorded154,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 154,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 154,553 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,731 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 136,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 129,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,478 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 124,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,718 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,125 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,424 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,896 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,859 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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A12 SKP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 SKP, 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

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What year was A12 SKP registered?

A12 SKP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is A12 SKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SKP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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