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ST05 SCV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,023 mi
Last recorded97,023 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 SCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,023 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 97,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 92,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,169 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,466 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 76,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 75,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,546 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 67,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 63,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 58,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2012 53,413 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 53,413 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 48,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,130 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 41,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,388 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 SCV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SCV, 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 ST05 SCV registered?

ST05 SCV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is ST05 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 SCV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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