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SJ05 OOC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,640 mi
Last recorded193,640 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OOC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 193,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 189,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 174,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 160,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 145,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,700 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,700 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 103,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,107 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 69,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,816 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 52,677 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,478 miles

The rear seat-belts are not tested due to child-seats.

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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SJ05 OOC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SJ05 OOC, 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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SJ05 OOC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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