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SN05 KXX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,356 mi
Last recorded170,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 170,356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 170,356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 164,345 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 164,345 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 146,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,801 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,680 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,388 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,200 miles

offside front brake disc dust shield insecure.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 107,176 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front brake disc dust shield insecure.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,001 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,494 miles

advise nearside rear tyre tread between 3-4 mm tread

advise offside rear tyre tread between 2-3 mm

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,871 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,871 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 15 Aug 2008 37,033 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 37,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SN05 KXX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SN05 KXX, 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 SN05 KXX registered?

SN05 KXX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SN05 KXX safe to buy?

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