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SC05 RWW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,853 mi
Last recorded153,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 153,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 153,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 144,050 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))

Fail 25 May 2023 144,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 139,462 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 139,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOLT MISSING FROM LOWER MOUNTING (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,932 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Fail 24 Jul 2019 127,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 115,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed ITS INSECURE. (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 103,167 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed ITS INSECURE. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,336 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake hose insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 94,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front wiper blades are torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake hose insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 94,285 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,255 miles

advise slight play offside front lower balljoint

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,476 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,655 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 RWW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWW, 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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SC05 RWW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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