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S5 KEK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,996 mi
Last recorded64,996 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 KEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 64,996 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,619 miles

All tyres lightly perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,479 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,507 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 57,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 57,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Nov 2018 54,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn more so inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre was nearly flat. recommend further investigation

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,596 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,418 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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S5 KEK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 S5 KEK, 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 S5 KEK registered?

S5 KEK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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