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P99 SLE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,421 mi
Last recorded134,421 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 SLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 134,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 130,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 98,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing under body slightly corrosion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,702 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 81,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,636 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres low tread/crackes in tread

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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P99 SLE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P99 SLE, 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 P99 SLE registered?

P99 SLE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is P99 SLE safe to buy?

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