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S50 DLG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

191,592 mi
Last recorded191,592 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 DLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 191,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 190,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 190,762 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 189,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 188,826 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 187,130 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3000 miles wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 186,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 184,207 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 181,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 175,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 173,431 miles

cut in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2014 169,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 166,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 165,074 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 165,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 159,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 159,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 142,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,105 miles

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

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

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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S50 DLG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S50 DLG, 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 S50 DLG registered?

S50 DLG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is S50 DLG safe to buy?

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