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X11 SSP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 SSP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both side suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,615 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,334 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 85,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,851 miles

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

n-s-f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,859 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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X11 SSP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X11 SSP, 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 X11 SSP registered?

X11 SSP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is X11 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 SSP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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