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SM05 GMY

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 GMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,541 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,294 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 110,294 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,330 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,330 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,409 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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SM05 GMY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM05 GMY, 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 SM05 GMY registered?

SM05 GMY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SM05 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 GMY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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