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BN05 DLY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 114,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,718 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,705 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,135 miles

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

airbag light on

front discs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,006 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,833 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,862 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,861 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,597 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,310 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 DLY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver 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 BN05 DLY, 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 DLY registered?

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

Is BN05 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DLY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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