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SW05 BMV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,827 mi
Last recorded165,827 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 165,827 miles

4x4 rear DIF oil leak

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 6 May 2021 152,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Nov 2019 143,434 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust fumes entering engine compartment

Fail 11 Nov 2019 143,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Legal Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 136,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Legal Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,410 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on outerside n/s/r tyre cracked on outer

Pass 25 Nov 2016 123,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Fail 25 Nov 2016 123,156 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Front slight bind on brake

Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,872 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,872 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,377 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 109,377 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,523 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,497 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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SW05 BMV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW05 BMV, 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 SW05 BMV registered?

SW05 BMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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