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DN05 JNU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 JNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,177 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 8 Aug 2020 135,170 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,471 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bent

Tyre light on indicating fault

Fail 18 Mar 2019 125,471 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm bent

Tyre light on indicating fault

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,306 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,300 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,603 miles

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 3 Jun 2015 91,400 miles

Advise Both front tyres are worn low.

Advise Both rear tyres are worn low.

Advise Handbrake lever is slightly high.

Advise surface scratching to windscreen.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 87,758 miles

Advise Both Rear tyres worn low.

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise O/S/F Headlamp has been repaired with tape but aim is okay and is acceptable at this time.

Advise Scratching to A zone of windscreen is only just acceptable at this time and also has stone chips.

Pass 29 May 2013 79,630 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn low.

Advise Heavy surface scratching to windscreen which is only just acceptable and also has a stone chip.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,332 miles

Advise N/S/R Tyre wearing low.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise Surface scratching to windscreen is just acceptable.

Fail 30 May 2012 74,332 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/R Tyre wearing low.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise Surface scratching to windscreen is just acceptable.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,529 miles

Advise 2X Stone chips in windscreen.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn low and also has a nail.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,529 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise 2X Stone chips in windscreen.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn low and also has a nail.

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

Pass 29 May 2010 47,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,134 miles

Advise front disc pads look to be low advised to be checked with wheels off.

Pass 30 May 2008 28,034 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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DN05 JNU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN05 JNU, 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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DN05 JNU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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