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SN05 LWU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,598 mi
Last recorded131,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,262 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 124,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 124,571 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 120,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,536 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 96,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,165 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,163 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,899 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,801 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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SN05 LWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LWU, 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 SN05 LWU registered?

SN05 LWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SN05 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 LWU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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