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ST05 UKS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,023 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NSR OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF OSF NSR OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside bonnet latch not operating correctly

rear suspension components corroded

under shields fitted restricting view

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,024 miles

rear seat belt belts unchecked-child seats fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,568 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,256 miles

rear seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,201 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 58,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,046 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,171 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 UKS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

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

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