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N321 MRP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 MRP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 165,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 160,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 151,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 142,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 130,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 119,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 116,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 113,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 109,949 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 109,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 104,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 99,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 95,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 90,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 90,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,536 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,454 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,879 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,499 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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N321 MRP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N321 MRP, 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 N321 MRP registered?

N321 MRP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is N321 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 MRP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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