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BN05 DJU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 137,340 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 137,340 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 136,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door and wing panels damaged

Fail 3 May 2022 115,449 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door and wing panels damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 98,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,463 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit and slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,639 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,008 miles

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Slight buckle to both front wheel rims.

o/s front tyre slightly perished.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,969 miles

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

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

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Slight buckle to both front wheel rims.

o/s front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,360 miles

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s rear tyre slightly perished & starting to wear low.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,287 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,287 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Few minor chips in windscreen

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,228 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,128 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,805 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,630 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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BN05 DJU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BN05 DJU, 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 BN05 DJU registered?

BN05 DJU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BN05 DJU safe to buy?

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