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SY05 OKZ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 143,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,749 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 136,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front wiperblades starting to split

engine bit smokey at idle

Pass 30 Oct 2012 111,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,235 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

cut in tread o/s rear tyre

low fuel light on at time of test

n/s front tyre damaged outer wall

o/s & n/s front wiper blades starting to split at time of test

windscreen washer light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 64,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,570 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 OKZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OKZ, 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 SY05 OKZ registered?

SY05 OKZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is SY05 OKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 OKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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