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N33 AYT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 AYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,309 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 48,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,984 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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N33 AYT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N33 AYT, 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 N33 AYT registered?

N33 AYT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is N33 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 AYT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N33 AYT have outstanding finance?

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