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SF05 XDK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,729 mi
Last recorded144,729 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 144,729 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 142,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2021 133,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 125,521 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 109,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,796 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,704 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,472 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,449 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 57,693 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,693 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,122 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,564 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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SF05 XDK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SF05 XDK, 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 SF05 XDK registered?

SF05 XDK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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