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EY05 NBJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,774 mi
Last recorded141,774 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 NBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 141,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 125,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,946 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)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 118,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,933 miles

all four tyre vavles cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,663 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,501 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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EY05 NBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY05 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 NBJ registered?

EY05 NBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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