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MM05 SYF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 SYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 155,892 miles

Front and rear brake pads are worn low.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,410 miles

CUT IN TREAD OF N/S/R TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING THIN

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,316 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,934 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 53,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,587 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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MM05 SYF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MM05 SYF, 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 MM05 SYF registered?

MM05 SYF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is MM05 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 SYF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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