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ML05 SVG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,237 mi
Last recorded166,237 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 SVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 166,237 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 166,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 156,555 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 148,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 137,267 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 128,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 118,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Fail 6 May 2014 118,393 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 16 May 2013 109,849 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 109,849 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 99,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 82,123 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge (advise tracking check)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2009 67,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,714 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall is slightly damaged

offside front tyre is getting low on tread on inside edge

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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ML05 SVG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML05 SVG, 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 ML05 SVG registered?

ML05 SVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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