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SP05 GCK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,475 mi
Last recorded154,475 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GCK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 154,475 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Oct 2024 150,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,698 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,979 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Oct 2018 122,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,072 miles

advise under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 95,063 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 95,059 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing both (3.5.1j)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55r17h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55r17h (4.1.E.1)

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55r17h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55r17h (4.1.E.1)

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear parking brake - low efficiency.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,158 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,157 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,967 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 36,126 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 24,647 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 GCK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GCK, 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 GCK registered?

SP05 GCK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is SP05 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 GCK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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