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SR05 EPF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 EPF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Offside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Offside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 113,613 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 Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Rubber bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 198,078 miles

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 14 Aug 2019 181,477 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 171,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 152,823 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,569 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 87,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,686 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,509 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,953 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,953 miles

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

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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SR05 EPF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SR05 EPF, 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 SR05 EPF registered?

SR05 EPF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SR05 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 EPF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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