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FP05 NTC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NTC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 152,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 137,991 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,359 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both wing repeaters (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,975 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,419 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,658 miles

undertrays and engine covers

Rear parking brake efficiency just met, you may need adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,029 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 29 May 2009 49,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,417 miles

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

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)

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

travel in hand brake lever

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 NTC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FP05 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

FP05 NTC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is FP05 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 NTC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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