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SK05 CDV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,740 mi
Last recorded84,740 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,740 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 84,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 83,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 83,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,628 miles

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded/under sealed

Fail 18 Sep 2023 77,626 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded/under sealed

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,787 miles

All suspension components corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,699 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 72,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2018 67,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,413 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

all suspenshion/components/rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,311 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,561 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,174 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2010 24,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,730 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 19,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,392 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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SK05 CDV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK05 CDV, 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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SK05 CDV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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