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SJ05 OOV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 144,796 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,908 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 59,876 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 50,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 41,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 36,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 36,994 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 33,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,029 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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SJ05 OOV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OOV, 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 SJ05 OOV registered?

SJ05 OOV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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