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SV05 KVW

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 KVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,542 miles

nearside front tyre low outside edge

nearside front wing indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,297 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,296 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 53,315 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 53,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,198 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,260 miles

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

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 KVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SV05 KVW, 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 SV05 KVW registered?

SV05 KVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SV05 KVW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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