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SV05 RVU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,213 mi
Last recorded134,213 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 130,275 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 130,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 121,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 117,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,040 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,079 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,198 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,196 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

slight wear to nearside front inner and outer tyre walls.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,359 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,180 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 RVU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

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

Is SV05 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 RVU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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