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OV05 SCX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,060 mi
Last recorded216,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 SCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 216,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 203,836 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 203,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 184,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 166,168 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 166,168 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 143,101 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 126,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 117,642 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 109,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 92,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 80,764 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 70,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,554 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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OV05 SCX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV05 SCX, 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 OV05 SCX registered?

OV05 SCX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is OV05 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 SCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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