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SP05 KVU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 149,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 149,708 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 145,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 132,956 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 132,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 127,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,300 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

advise off side front lower ball joint cover

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,558 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,638 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,876 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,556 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn and perished around outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 47,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,729 miles

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

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

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 KVU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

SP05 KVU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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