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S999 ADY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 ADY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 140,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 139,117 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 139,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,688 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 133,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 128,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,076 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 117,801 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 108,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,593 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,491 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,181 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 77,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,473 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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S999 ADY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S999 ADY, 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 S999 ADY registered?

S999 ADY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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