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BG05 NMK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,197 mi
Last recorded186,197 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 186,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 186,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached Arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 164,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,262 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 152,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,247 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 220,580 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 220,510 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 220,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 209,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 201,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 150,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,550 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 84,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,798 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 NMK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

BG05 NMK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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