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BN05 PBF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,116 mi
Last recorded150,116 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 150,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm and cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 150,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder cracked/cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm and cracked on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are worn and cracking/perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are worn and cracking/perished on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 107,860 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge..

spare wheel carrier damaged.

Fail 24 May 2017 107,860 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed off on inner edge..

Pass 31 May 2016 91,432 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 91,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,190 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,453 miles

engine smokes ????

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,070 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 73,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,935 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,165 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,806 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 PBF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

BN05 PBF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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