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M25 SHT

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,187 mi
Last recorded139,187 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 SHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 139,187 miles

Central Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners + cannot fully see! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner lamp lens missing!

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

TPMS on - RED!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various damage - not sharp!

Pass 16 Apr 2025 125,579 miles

Nearside Front damage - not sharp!

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 125,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades cpoor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front damage - not sharp!

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

TPMS on - in RED!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,752 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on due to worn rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn look like o/s inner pad is metal and rubbing on disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

4x4 warning light on.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 104,651 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

temporary fuel cap fitted!

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,268 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower seal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,708 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,095 miles

wheel bearing noise found on road test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,733 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,818 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,275 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,424 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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M25 SHT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 M25 SHT, 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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M25 SHT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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