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SP05 OBW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,295 mi
Last recorded96,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 96,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,694 miles

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked

n/s/ftyre worn inner and outer edges wall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,928 miles

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

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

brake pad light on

tpms light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 49,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,466 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 OBW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

SP05 OBW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is SP05 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 OBW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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