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SH05 XYU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 XYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2012 88,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 74,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 58,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,549 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 43,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XYU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYU, 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

How do I check the history of SH05 XYU?

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What year was SH05 XYU registered?

SH05 XYU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is SH05 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 XYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH05 XYU have outstanding finance?

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