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SG05 BZW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,080 mi
Last recorded174,080 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 BZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 174,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 May 2021 174,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 164,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 152,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2017 127,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,830 miles

slight marking on o/s of windscreen.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight marking on o/s of windscreen.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 35,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,071 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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SG05 BZW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SG05 BZW, 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 SG05 BZW registered?

SG05 BZW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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