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SP05 FKS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 FKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 103,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,225 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,856 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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SP05 FKS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP05 FKS, 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 SP05 FKS registered?

SP05 FKS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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