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SG05 RWU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,733 mi
Last recorded178,733 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 RWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 178,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 170,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 160,735 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 155,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 149,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 139,086 miles

centre heatshield insecure

o/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed and outer tread and wall split

Fail 8 May 2018 139,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre heatshield insecure

o/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed and outer tread and wall split

Pass 4 May 2017 130,794 miles

all brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

all tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,692 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,950 miles

parking brake only just met requirement 16%

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,081 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,327 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,392 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,979 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 RWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

SG05 RWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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