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SE05 CVA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 CVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 189,294 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 189,294 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 177,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 168,713 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 155,554 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 144,390 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,234 miles

Stone chip to windscreen outside zone a

Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 72,538 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)

Oil leak

handbrake warning light inperative

Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,917 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 18 Oct 2010 60,319 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,319 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,262 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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SE05 CVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE05 CVA, 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 SE05 CVA registered?

SE05 CVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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