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N100 RVN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 RVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,853 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 118,853 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,442 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 105,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,895 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,895 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,448 miles

Childs seat fitted to O/S/R unable to fully examine seat belt

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,470 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low and perished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,338 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,718 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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N100 RVN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N100 RVN, 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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N100 RVN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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