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M14 TNY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,595 mi
Last recorded182,595 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 TNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 182,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure rubbing on drive shaft (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 182,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure rubbing on drive shaft (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 180,803 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes at front on both sides worn but not excessive

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper has slight damage

Rear various suspension bushes worn but not excessive

oil leak at gearbox/transmission

whilst driving vehicle for brake decelerometer test the ABS light come on but subsequently then went out and was working as intended.ie light coming on and going out during start up and driving

Pass 7 Jan 2019 174,880 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 174,863 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 174,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

4x4 warning light on

Nearside Rear shocker worn

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 165,874 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 159,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 146,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 146,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 117,574 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 117,539 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 94,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 94,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,276 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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M14 TNY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M14 TNY, 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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M14 TNY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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