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BD05 NUO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,549 mi
Last recorded176,549 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NUO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 176,549 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

Fail 11 Sep 2018 176,497 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,639 miles

off side front tyre 2mm near side front tyre 3mm 235/55/17

Fail 9 Sep 2017 162,531 miles

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

off side front tyre 2mm near side front tyre 3mm 235/55/17

Pass 12 Sep 2016 149,198 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 149,198 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot stuts weak

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 124,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,213 miles

screen chip, rear pads low, osr tyre very low inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 98,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2012 98,409 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 76,342 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear outer seats

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Fail 24 May 2011 76,250 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

2 child seats fitted to rear outer seats

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 2 Jun 2010 62,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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BD05 NUO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD05 NUO, 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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What year was BD05 NUO registered?

BD05 NUO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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