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SB54 BKB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 BKB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 115,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 114,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 109,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 105,170 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,433 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper worn

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,219 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have cuts on the outer walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have cuts on the outer walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,426 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads are worn - MAY Require replacing BY NEXT M.O.T

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,357 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,364 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,364 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Dec 2008 22,608 miles

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

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

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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SB54 BKB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SB54 BKB, 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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SB54 BKB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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