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SH05 LGD

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,533 mi
Last recorded84,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 LGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,533 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake back plates insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,523 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake back plates insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,289 miles

4x4 light on

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

4x4 light on

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,454 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,607 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,581 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,546 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,061 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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SH05 LGD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SH05 LGD, 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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SH05 LGD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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