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B5 SJR

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SJR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 168,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 160,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,801 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 137,801 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,800 miles

advise adjust parking brake

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,931 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,236 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight u/j rusted (2.2.D.1)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,595 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 88,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,075 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,692 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,067 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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B5 SJR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B5 SJR, 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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What year was B5 SJR registered?

B5 SJR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is B5 SJR safe to buy?

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