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ST05 UGU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 UGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 165,090 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 165,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,486 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded and no longer secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 159,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded and no longer secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 154,630 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 154,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,777 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,851 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 135,849 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2016 130,008 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 130,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 28 Oct 2015 124,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,174 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,732 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 78,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,551 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,360 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 UGU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue 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 ST05 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

ST05 UGU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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