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X30 SXY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 SXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 105,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 104,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,597 miles

both rear shocks weak but not leaking oil

Fail 9 Apr 2024 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam electrical fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks weak but not leaking oil

Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,593 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 88,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,704 miles

Front Wipers split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,704 miles

Front Wipers split

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,193 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,430 miles

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

cracks on o/s/f - n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,353 miles

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

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

cracks on o/s/f - n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2016 49,103 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,634 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,615 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 34,615 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,702 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

large sump & under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,112 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 25,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,946 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,350 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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X30 SXY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X30 SXY, 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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X30 SXY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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