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SY05 EOU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 146,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 142,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Knock from column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,702 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 113,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,530 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 103,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,395 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,627 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in near side inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Nov 2013 87,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,042 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,616 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,308 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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SY05 EOU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY05 EOU, 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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SY05 EOU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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