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N60 TPB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,410 mi
Last recorded123,410 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 TPB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 123,410 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 123,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,509 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 118,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 112,472 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))

Nearside Rear shocker tube cover

Fail 17 Nov 2023 112,472 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))

Nearside Rear shocker tube cover

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,231 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,301 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,760 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,969 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 32,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,218 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,216 miles

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

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

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

SRS light illuminated.

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 TPB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N60 TPB, 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 TPB registered?

N60 TPB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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