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SM05 UBN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has deep cuts on outer sidewall not to cords

tyre pressure moniter light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Mirror housing missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,414 miles

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

water leak/over heating

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,414 miles

water leak/over heating

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,570 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 20 May 2009 25,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 21,705 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 UBN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 UBN registered?

SM05 UBN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is SM05 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 UBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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