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BN05 PDZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,544 mi
Last recorded189,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 189,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 189,522 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to engine noise (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine has knocking noise on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level close to min

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 181,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 175,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 168,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 164,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 164,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 150,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,227 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 141,167 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp on (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake pads worn very thin

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,876 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald in places

both nearside tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn bald in places

both nearside tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,298 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,035 miles

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,769 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,368 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 PDZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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