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BN05 DOU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,078 mi
Last recorded155,078 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 155,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 143,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,687 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 27 May 2013 98,539 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2013 98,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid level low

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,226 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,912 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,896 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking & perished

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,758 miles

Drivers side front wing dented

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,549 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DOU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DOU, 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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BN05 DOU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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