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SC05 OFE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,422 mi
Last recorded165,422 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 OFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 165,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 165,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper no rubber

Pass 7 Apr 2025 159,368 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Top strut bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 155,391 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Strut has play in the gland - bush.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 155,391 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Strut has play in the gland - bush.

Nearside Park brake effort poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 150,285 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut gland worn , play felt at the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Reverse light dim.

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front position lights. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 150,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut gland worn , play felt at the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Reverse light dim.

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front position lights. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 135,421 miles

slight windscreen damage noted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 128,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,030 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitor light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,505 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,574 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 87,574 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,183 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS

Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS

STRONG ADVISE:CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BROKEN !!!!!!!!

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,024 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,209 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,436 miles

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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SC05 OFE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC05 OFE, 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 SC05 OFE registered?

SC05 OFE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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