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SV05 BDE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,389 mi
Last recorded179,389 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 179,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 161,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 141,153 miles

attention to parking brake

brake pad warning light is on

front tyres are void on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,044 miles

b/fluid res low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,722 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,367 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,245 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,245 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,037 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)

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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SV05 BDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SV05 BDE, 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 SV05 BDE registered?

SV05 BDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is SV05 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 BDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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