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D12 SHJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,242 mi
Last recorded155,242 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 155,242 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 155,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 150,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (2355517) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Rigid brake pipe connecting joiner is corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (2355517) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front X1 mounting bracket is broken on headlamp but still secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (2355517) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 15 Dec 2020 147,083 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 1 Nov 2019 144,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 133,746 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Nov 2018 133,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,529 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,427 miles

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

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

oil leak from diff

Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,399 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,328 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,522 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 61,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,196 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,795 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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D12 SHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D12 SHJ, 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 D12 SHJ registered?

D12 SHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is D12 SHJ safe to buy?

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