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SP05 JGF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,575 mi
Last recorded166,575 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 166,575 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 166,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 155,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 149,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 146,111 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 146,111 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 144,178 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 144,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 141,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,218 miles

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

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))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2018 133,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

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

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))

Pass 23 May 2017 125,362 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 May 2016 116,660 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2015 105,569 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cut not down to cords

Fail 25 May 2015 105,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cut not down to cords

Pass 23 May 2014 93,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 93,107 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,381 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 75,379 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,691 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,153 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,137 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,252 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 JGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

SP05 JGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SP05 JGF safe to buy?

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