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BN05 DLF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 117,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 114,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 111,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Fail 6 Jul 2023 105,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jul 2022 93,920 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from screen before test

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childs seat x2

covers fitted over engine/ under body /and outer sills

Fail 29 Jun 2022 99,792 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from screen before test

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childs seat x2

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

covers fitted over engine/ under body /and outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,499 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 81,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 39,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,173 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,451 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,528 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 DLF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN05 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

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

Is BN05 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DLF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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