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CA54 NBO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,193 mi
Last recorded103,193 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,193 miles

tps light on

Pass 18 Jun 2021 101,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 99,029 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 99,027 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,533 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 88,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight clutch noise under operation

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,916 miles

N/S/F puncture

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,130 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,637 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,796 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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CA54 NBO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CA54 NBO, 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 CA54 NBO registered?

CA54 NBO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is CA54 NBO safe to buy?

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