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M100 SBP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,882 mi
Last recorded143,882 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 SBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 143,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 143,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake calliper balance clip missing

Pass 15 Aug 2022 132,934 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 132,851 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 127,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 109,489 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,813 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,067 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,903 miles

Damage to offside front tyre sidewalls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,026 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 38,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 29,805 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 24,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

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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M100 SBP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M100 SBP, 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 M100 SBP registered?

M100 SBP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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