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ET05 GNF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,394 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,462 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,019 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 101,399 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,399 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 100,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,206 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,792 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,013 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,423 miles

both front tyres worn down to tread wear indicator bars

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,699 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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ET05 GNF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET05 GNF, 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 ET05 GNF registered?

ET05 GNF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is ET05 GNF safe to buy?

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