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R15 SLW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,251 mi
Last recorded153,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,251 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,054 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 146,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 136,420 miles

Road wheel fixing missing All wheels have 1 stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 132,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 125,454 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,244 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,231 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,344 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,989 miles

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 20 Nov 2009 30,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,195 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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R15 SLW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R15 SLW, 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 R15 SLW registered?

R15 SLW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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