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SR05 FNF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,992 mi
Last recorded124,992 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 FNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,475 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,991 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,920 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail LINKAGE HAS SEPERATED/ FAILED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,583 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,894 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,830 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,824 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Both front brake backing plates slightly loose

Brake warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 60,084 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,489 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,018 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,164 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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SR05 FNF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FNF, 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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SR05 FNF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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