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SW05 OFU

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,206 mi
Last recorded120,206 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 OFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,229 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,785 miles

Evidence of front tyres rubbing arch liners

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,457 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,376 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,291 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 40,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OFU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 OFU registered?

SW05 OFU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is SW05 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 OFU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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