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SV05 TTX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,133 mi
Last recorded207,133 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 207,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 201,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 201,390 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 191,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 191,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 179,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 179,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 161,941 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2016 161,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 149,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offsides front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 129,402 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake pad caliper spring missing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake bind

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,030 miles

n/s/r outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,029 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/r outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,617 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 TTX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TTX, 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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SV05 TTX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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