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SG05 CKU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,265 mi
Last recorded160,265 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 CKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 160,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,386 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))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 157,386 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,693 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 152,670 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,575 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 113,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,830 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,414 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,414 miles

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

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

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 CKU 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 75%.

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 SG05 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

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

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