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SH05 RWY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 RWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,501 miles

Nearside Front disc back plate missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 157,351 miles

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

Nearside Front disc back plate missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 154,325 miles

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

Rear subframe rusty/.

Fail 15 Jan 2025 154,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear subframe rusty/.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 151,802 miles

Brake fluid low .

Nearside Front Brake discs protection insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc protection insecure.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusted .

Pass 16 Jan 2023 148,673 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 148,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 145,591 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 145,569 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,044 miles

Both front shock absorber rams corroded/pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 141,189 miles

Both front shock absorber rams corroded/pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 137,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 133,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,144 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,204 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

235/55/17 X 4

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Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,050 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

2 X REAR T/GATE RAMS WORN

235/55/17 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,620 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,228 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)

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 RWY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH05 RWY registered?

SH05 RWY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SH05 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 RWY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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