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SB05 EUU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,145 mi
Last recorded141,145 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 EUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 141,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 140,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 133,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 133,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 110,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,199 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,883 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,919 miles

both front wiper blades smeary.

nearside front brake disc outer face pitted.

nearside rear tyre deep split in tread and worn close to the leagal limit.

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside rear tyre nail in shoulder and worn to 3mm.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,887 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,355 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 13,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB05 EUU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB05 EUU, 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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SB05 EUU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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