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BN05 DPU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 96,828 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,270 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,564 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low more on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,350 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,232 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 19 Feb 2009 25,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,005 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 DPU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

BN05 DPU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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