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N28 JOB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,205 mi
Last recorded157,205 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 JOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 157,205 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment NOT HOLDING (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 152,057 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 141,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2020 136,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,779 miles

Central high level led brake light 1 third not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper arm fouling bonnet

Nearside Rear brake pad warning wire not attached too pad

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 124,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central high level led brake light 1 third not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front wiper arm fouling bonnet

Nearside Rear brake pad warning wire not attached too pad

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,185 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,958 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

mil light on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)

engine management light remains on

nearside front tyre outer edge has slight wear

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,460 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,963 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,175 miles

n/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,152 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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N28 JOB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N28 JOB, 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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N28 JOB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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