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SP05 JEO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,594 mi
Last recorded190,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 190,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 189,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on incorrect side. Set up for right hand drive traffic (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside rear section of subframe corroded to excess and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 182,175 miles

Diff leaking oil

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 169,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 169,451 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2020 164,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 146,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,733 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,073 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,278 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,104 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 JEO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP05 JEO, 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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SP05 JEO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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