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SH05 XWZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,281 miles

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

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,114 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,179 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,179 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,475 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 100,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,960 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,903 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,903 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 91,799 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,392 miles

Centre Rear seat belt has restricted movement need to be operated genteelly to extract out appropriately

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,279 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

tpm light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,071 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,748 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,243 miles

advise nearside front brake wear indicator not fitted right

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,396 miles

front and back brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,728 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 XWZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

SH05 XWZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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