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SX05 PBZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,353 mi
Last recorded153,353 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 PBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 153,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer tail lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 153,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer tail lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,913 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,524 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 88,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,281 miles

n\s\f wheel rim distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,177 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,793 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,768 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,768 miles

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

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

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

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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SX05 PBZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SX05 PBZ, 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 SX05 PBZ registered?

SX05 PBZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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The MOT history for SX05 PBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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