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BG05 NMA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,172 mi
Last recorded124,172 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NMA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,172 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,577 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 112,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,484 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 83,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,692 miles

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

can't see bottom of rear springs

Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,692 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)

can't see bottom of rear springs

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,001 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 NMA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG05 NMA, 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 BG05 NMA registered?

BG05 NMA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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