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SL05 LLX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,981 mi
Last recorded140,981 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 140,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 137,589 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 137,589 miles

Emissions not tested due to eml (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 133,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire routed incorrectly

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

Pass 30 May 2018 129,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 122,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 122,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,719 miles

engine oil low but showing on dipstick

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil low but showing on dipstick

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,074 miles

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,769 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,828 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 LLX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LLX, 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 SL05 LLX registered?

SL05 LLX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is SL05 LLX safe to buy?

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