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M9 NMC

2005 BMW X3

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 NMC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 134,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 128,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,817 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 121,817 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 105,531 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,414 miles

Slight coolant leak

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,847 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M9 NMC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M9 NMC, 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 M9 NMC registered?

M9 NMC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is M9 NMC safe to buy?

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