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SV05 JWG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,462 mi
Last recorded185,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 JWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 185,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 177,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 167,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 158,122 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 141,283 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,183 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 120,085 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected crack (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,914 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,019 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 85,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,230 miles

All four tyres worn near limit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,365 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,436 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 40,435 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 29,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,325 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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SV05 JWG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

SV05 JWG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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