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FP05 NSY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,436 mi
Last recorded178,436 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 178,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 176,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 176,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 169,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald not showing canvas when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 162,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,295 miles

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

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

inner edges of the front tyres smooth, indicates the tracking to be out

Pass 2 Sep 2020 148,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 140,447 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,256 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2018 131,256 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,528 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 125,528 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,554 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 113,443 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag lamp (5.4.2)

Major oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,615 miles

child seats fitted at time of test not allowing fullinspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 102,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seats fitted at time of test not allowing fullinspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 82,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 57,306 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 57,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 27,454 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,454 miles

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

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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FP05 NSY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FP05 NSY, 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 FP05 NSY registered?

FP05 NSY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is FP05 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 NSY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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