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SB05 XGJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,372 mi
Last recorded122,372 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,584 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,250 miles

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Fail 9 Apr 2016 90,204 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,453 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screw in rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,453 miles

screw in rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,938 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 45,277 miles

nsr child seat fitted obs check only

osr lens temp repair

sticker marks in swept area b + 40mm

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,264 miles

child seat fitted nsr

nsf and nsr tyres cracked in tread in a continous line

Fail 12 Nov 2010 34,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted nsr

nsf and nsr tyres cracked in tread in a continous line

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,335 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 21,335 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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)

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 XGJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

SB05 XGJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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