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SH05 VUG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,847 mi
Last recorded105,847 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 VUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shields fitted

rear differential leaking

underbody and all components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,480 miles

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

under tray fitted sills covered,both front tyre outer wall slightly perishing.both rear coil spring slightly corrded.hand brake slightly traveling.

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,358 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,449 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,672 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front disc corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 16,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VUG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH05 VUG, 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 SH05 VUG registered?

SH05 VUG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is SH05 VUG safe to buy?

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