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BN05 DKV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,528 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 117,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,728 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,784 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,909 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 53,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 51,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,481 miles

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

offside front tyre has a small cut to cords in the tread

Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,481 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a small cut to cords in the tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,083 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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BN05 DKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 DKV registered?

BN05 DKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BN05 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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