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SV54 JGU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,916 mi
Last recorded164,916 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 JGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 164,916 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 158,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 153,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 153,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 145,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen has a chip

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,283 miles

Nearside Front Top bearing slight play

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 124,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear parking brake only just passed require adjust or repair

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,783 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,350 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,485 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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SV54 JGU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV54 JGU, 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 SV54 JGU registered?

SV54 JGU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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