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ST05 SDZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,176 mi
Last recorded142,176 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 142,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 133,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,802 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 127,802 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,338 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 111,243 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,341 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

presenter adviced

Fail 24 Mar 2018 103,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,189 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2017 96,189 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,621 miles

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

child seats fitted

light switch damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,420 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 52,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front wipper damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 45,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brakes are worn

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 May 2010 37,200 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, close legal to legal limit

Fail 26 May 2010 37,200 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, close legal to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2010 37,200 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2009 29,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,703 miles

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

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 SDZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 ST05 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

ST05 SDZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is ST05 SDZ safe to buy?

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