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BT05 NCA

2005 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 NCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 125,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 125,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 111,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,921 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 104,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 95,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,444 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,198 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,198 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,084 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 72,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,740 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,322 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 51,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,113 miles

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

front brake disks scorn/grooved

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,188 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

deceleration tested conditions under snow ice conditions

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,066 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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BT05 NCA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT05 NCA, 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 BT05 NCA registered?

BT05 NCA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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