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CU05 NUP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,361 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,571 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall but not exposing cords

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,168 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2015 82,618 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

o/s/r tyre- wear to inner edge/nearing 2mm wear ind.

Pass 22 May 2014 80,616 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 77,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,531 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 50,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,754 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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CU05 NUP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CU05 NUP, 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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CU05 NUP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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