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SP05 KGK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,408 mi
Last recorded195,408 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 195,408 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 195,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 190,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 190,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 185,329 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 185,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 179,632 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 179,632 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 175,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (flex poor) (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 18 Jun 2019 175,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (flex poor) (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front brake disc back plate insecure

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2018 171,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 166,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,190 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm plat at wiper gearbox

Oil leak ()

rear window wash not working

Fail 15 Jun 2016 158,190 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm plat at wiper gearbox

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

rear window wash not working

Pass 9 Jun 2015 149,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 139,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 139,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake nearing max travel

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 119,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,371 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,370 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,176 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,149 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 KGK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KGK, 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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What year was SP05 KGK registered?

SP05 KGK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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