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C20 NMJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,551 mi
Last recorded149,551 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 NMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 149,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 143,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,566 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,440 miles

tps illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,161 miles

Both front brake discs heavily worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,160 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front brake discs heavily worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,398 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,109 miles

bad oil leak from transfer box.

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,622 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,622 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,924 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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C20 NMJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C20 NMJ, 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 C20 NMJ registered?

C20 NMJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is C20 NMJ safe to buy?

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