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SW05 BNA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,556 mi
Last recorded196,556 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 196,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to n/s/r tyre and abs fault (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front Wing damaged not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dirty/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 189,360 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 189,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 176,733 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 176,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front wing damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 154,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 154,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers are hitting each other (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 119,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,303 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 111,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,662 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 18 Jul 2014 105,627 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,816 miles

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

front+rear brake discs edges rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,201 miles

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

rear brake discs outer faces edges rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,952 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,023 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,415 miles

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,376 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 BNA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BNA, 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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SW05 BNA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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