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SM05 UTZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,094 mi
Last recorded120,094 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear brake hose clips worn but secure

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

under covers and engine covers

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both brake hose clips worn but secure

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

under covers and engine covers

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides brake hose clips worn but secure

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,131 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers

Fail 31 Jan 2022 110,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rears slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers

Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under trays engine covers

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers

Fail 1 Feb 2019 104,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 25 Jan 2018 102,007 miles

Front tyre valves cracking

Nearside Front brake hose slight out of line

under trays and engine covers

Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front tyre valves cracking

Nearside Front brake hose slight out of line

under trays and engine covers

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,316 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slight out of line

Nearside Rear brake hose clip missing but still secure

under trays and engine covers

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,314 miles

engine covers and under body tray,s fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,302 miles

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

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

engine covers and under body tray,s fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,327 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,973 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 71,973 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,194 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,278 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 UTZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

SM05 UTZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SM05 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 UTZ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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