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ST05 OKP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,082 mi
Last recorded150,082 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 150,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 149,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 135,790 miles

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Fail 24 Feb 2025 135,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2024 131,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

large screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2023 126,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,546 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Apr 2022 122,546 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,686 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2021 117,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall/ 235/55/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 235/55/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 114,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,125 miles

both rear tyres perished outer side walls

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,401 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,781 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS HAVE UNEVEN WEAR (FEATHERED)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,897 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)

blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,255 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,883 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

tyre walls perished/splitting

Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,883 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

tyre walls perished/splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,690 miles

front brake pads worn approx 60%

stonechip outside of swept area (n/s)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 36,815 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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ST05 OKP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ST05 OKP, 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 ST05 OKP registered?

ST05 OKP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is ST05 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 OKP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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