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BG05 NLY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,441 mi
Last recorded152,441 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 139,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,173 miles

Front engine oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

break wear light on

light failure indicator on

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2018 121,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

break wear light on

slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 112,934 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on dash

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

O/S/F Track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear shock dust cover lose

Fail 16 Dec 2017 112,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake lamps working off of different bulbs.

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

lamp warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,779 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4x 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4x 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4x 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres outer sidewalls perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 25,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 25,316 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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BG05 NLY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 NLY, 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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BG05 NLY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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