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FA05 NMU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,558 mi
Last recorded161,558 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 161,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 161,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 152,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 152,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,056 miles

Front brake-reaction arm bushes worn

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 134,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,235 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 114,631 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread area

Fail 15 Mar 2016 114,631 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% offside (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside front and offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread area

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,505 miles

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,505 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,141 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 45,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,806 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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FA05 NMU 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 73.7%.

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 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 FA05 NMU, 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 FA05 NMU registered?

FA05 NMU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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