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SA05 XLJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,582 mi
Last recorded58,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

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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SA05 XLJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA05 XLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA05 XLJ registered?

SA05 XLJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SA05 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 XLJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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