MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Burning oil (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate incorrect wrong reg (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect wrong reg (0.1 (c))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light on
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning light on
offside rear driveshaft not secured in diff allowing oil to leak past seal, advise repair done very soon
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 LUD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?
SW05 LUD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 August 2005.
Is SW05 LUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 LUD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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