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SL05 EEH

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,823 mi
Last recorded170,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 EEH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 170,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward most arm inner bush --both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper linkage worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 166,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin --both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreword most arms --both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm touching rear edge of bonnet

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 166,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin --both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreword most arms --both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm touching rear edge of bonnet

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 156,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes --both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 106,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 57,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,915 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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SL05 EEH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SL05 EEH, 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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SL05 EEH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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