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S50 ONM

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ONM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 109,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 107,421 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 107,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,717 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,770 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,410 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,294 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 54,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,357 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 34,357 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,612 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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S50 ONM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

S50 ONM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is S50 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 ONM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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