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SA05 OBU

2005 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw X3 Diesel 1995cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 158,558 miles on the clock, averaging 8,209 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA05 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,209

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,554
Average per year8,209
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 OBU 24k58k91k125k159k '07'24'15

Check SA05 OBU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,558 miles
Since last MOT+10,554 miles
PASS
Mileage148,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage142,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage135,333 miles
Since last MOT+19,112 miles
PASS
Mileage116,221 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage105,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage99,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,160 miles
PASS
Mileage90,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,759 miles
PASS
Mileage81,473 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage81,414 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage74,829 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,827 miles
Since last MOT+11,055 miles
PASS
Mileage63,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage57,898 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage53,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage47,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage44,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage37,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage30,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage23,988 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 OBU
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 OBU

What car is SA05 OBU?

SA05 OBU is an grey Bmw X3, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 OBU was 158,558 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 OBU passed its MOT?

SA05 OBU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.

Is SA05 OBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 OBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SA05 OBU?

SA05 OBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.