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ST05 TYP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,995 mi
Last recorded153,995 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,995 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,780 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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,489 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,734 miles

Nearside 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))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Grinding noise when rotating wheel. Couldn't locate cause of noise.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,575 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Grinding noise when rotating wheel. Couldn't locate cause of noise.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 75,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,087 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,731 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 20 Jun 2011 50,656 miles

Nearside fornt tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

turo inter cooler pipe joint saturated with oil

Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside fornt tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

turo inter cooler pipe joint saturated with oil

Pass 20 May 2010 46,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,315 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 TYP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

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

Is ST05 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 TYP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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