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SL05 UED

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,191 mi
Last recorded96,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UED
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,191 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all+rear sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,328 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,506 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 87,506 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear reverse light n/w

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,104 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,103 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 75,719 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,721 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2017 58,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,628 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,628 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,640 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 55,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,173 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,946 miles

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)

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

offside front tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,215 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 UED is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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