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N60 TDL

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 TDL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,479 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u/j Joint (6.1.7 (c) (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))

Pass 30 May 2025 71,457 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 71,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,246 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 64,648 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 61,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 59,728 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,377 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,968 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,786 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,207 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,815 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 33,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,361 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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N60 TDL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N60 TDL, 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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What year was N60 TDL registered?

N60 TDL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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