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SB05 SRN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,786 mi
Last recorded120,786 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 SRN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 120,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 118,140 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 118,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 115,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,095 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 112,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,250 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,631 miles

nail in osr

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,587 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 62,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,114 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,299 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting through treads

Fail 19 May 2008 39,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres splitting through treads

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 SRN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRN, 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 SB05 SRN registered?

SB05 SRN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SB05 SRN safe to buy?

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