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104 NOV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration104 NOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,929 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,437 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,912 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,879 miles

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

TPMS illuminated

Fail 25 Mar 2022 93,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,302 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 90,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,813 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre just starting to wear

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,500 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn very close to limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,662 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,464 miles

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

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nearside front tyre cracking with age

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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104 NOV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 104 NOV, 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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104 NOV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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