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SM05 NRU

2005 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 138,439 miles on the clock, averaging 9,081 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 NRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,081

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,436
Average per year9,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 NRU 34k60k86k112k138k '08'19'14

Check SM05 NRU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,439 miles
Since last MOT+15,436 miles
PASS
Mileage123,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage113,683 miles
Since last MOT+18,667 miles
PASS
Mileage95,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage92,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage87,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage82,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage75,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage75,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage71,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage66,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,379 miles
PASS
Mileage55,068 miles
Since last MOT+10,811 miles
PASS
Mileage44,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
PASS
Mileage34,209 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 NRU
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 NRU

What car is SM05 NRU?

SM05 NRU is an silver Bmw X3, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 NRU?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 NRU was 138,439 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 NRU passed its MOT?

SM05 NRU has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Nov 2019.

Is SM05 NRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 NRU 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 SM05 NRU?

SM05 NRU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.